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sclera

scleral capsule

Opaque fibrous outer layer of the eyeball[ZFA,Kardong,WP].

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Type Organ
Parent Structure organ part
Latin Name scleral capsule
FMA ID 58269

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sclera?

Opaque fibrous outer layer of the eyeball[ZFA,Kardong,WP].

What is the Latin name for the sclera?

The Latin name for the sclera is scleral capsule.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:58269 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001773 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — sclera Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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