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episcleral layer of eyeball

Term ID
UBERON:0010292
Synonyms
  • lamina episcleralis
Definition
The episclera is the outermost layer of the sclera. It is composed of loose, fibrous, elastic tissue and attaches to Tenon's capsule. A vascular plexus is found between the conjunctiva and the sclera consisting of two layers of vessels, the superficial episcleral vessels and the deep episcleral vessels. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Episcleral_layer
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