Episcleral layer
The episclera is the outermost layer of the sclera (the white of the eye). It is composed of loose, fibrous, elastic tissue and attaches to Tenon's capsule.
| Episcleral layer | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | lamina episcleralis |
| TA98 | A15.2.02.008 |
| TA2 | 6816 |
| FMA | 58362 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
A vascular plexus is found between the bulbar conjunctiva and the sclera consisting of two layers of vessels, the superficial episcleral vessels and the deep episcleral vessels.
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