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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.

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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.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:70963 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0008877 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — epidermal-dermal junction Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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