Term Name: medial layer of collagen and cuticulin-based cuticle extracellular matrix
Synonyms: medial layer struts
Definition: The fluid-filled cuticle layer that lies between the cortical and basal layers and is characterized by the presence of regularly spaced columnar struts that lie on either side of the annular furrows and link the two surrounding layers. In C. elegans, a defined medial layer is found only in adult animals.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0060109]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: cuticular extracellular matrix
is a type of: cellular anatomical structure