epidermal-dermal junction

dermal-epidermal junction

The multi-layer basement membrane between the dermis and epidermis that serves to adhere the dermis and epidermis, provide mechanical support for the epidermis, and forms a barrier to cells and large molecules across the junction.

Type Organ
Parent Structure basement membrane of epithelium
Latin Name dermal-epidermal junction
FMA ID 70963

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the epidermal-dermal junction?
The multi-layer basement membrane between the dermis and epidermis that serves to adhere the dermis and epidermis, provide mechanical support for the epidermis, and forms a barrier to cells and large molecules across the junction.
What is the Latin name for the epidermal-dermal junction?
The Latin name for the epidermal-dermal junction is dermal-epidermal junction.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.