suprachoroid lamina

fusca sclerae

On the external surface of the optic choroid is a thin membrane, the suprachoroid lamina, composed of delicate non-vascular lamellae-each lamella consisting of a network of fine elastic fibers among which are branched pigment cells.

Type Organ
Parent Structure organ component layer
Latin Name fusca sclerae
FMA ID 58368

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the suprachoroid lamina?
On the external surface of the optic choroid is a thin membrane, the suprachoroid lamina, composed of delicate non-vascular lamellae-each lamella consisting of a network of fine elastic fibers among which are branched pigment cells.
What is the Latin name for the suprachoroid lamina?
The Latin name for the suprachoroid lamina is fusca sclerae.

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