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Basement membrane
Thin fibrous layer between the cells and the adjacent connective tissue in animals / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The basement membrane, also known as base membrane, is a thin, pliable sheet-like type of extracellular matrix that provides cell and tissue support and acts as a platform for complex signalling.[1][2] The basement membrane sits between epithelial tissues including mesothelium and endothelium, and the underlying connective tissue.[3][4]
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Basement membrane | |
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![]() The epithelium and endobasement membrane in relation to epithelium and endothelium. Also seen are other extracellular matrix components | |
![]() Image showing the basement membrane of the lining of the mouth, which separates the lining (epithelium) from a loose layer of connective tissue (the lamina propria) | |
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Latin | membrana basalis |
MeSH | D001485 |
TH | H2.00.00.0.00005 |
FMA | 63872 |
Anatomical terms of microanatomy |
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Not to be confused with Basilar membrane.