nictitating membrane

haw

A fold of the mucous membrane of the conjunctiva in many animals. At rest, it is hidden in the medial canthus. It can extend to cover part or all of the cornea to help clean the cornea.

类型 Organ
上级结构 eyelid
拉丁名称 haw

常见问题

What is the nictitating membrane?
A fold of the mucous membrane of the conjunctiva in many animals. At rest, it is hidden in the medial canthus. It can extend to cover part or all of the cornea to help clean the cornea.
What is the Latin name for the nictitating membrane?
The Latin name for the nictitating membrane is haw.

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