Episcleral layer
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The episclera is the outermost layer of the sclera (the white of the eye).[1] It is composed of loose, fibrous, elastic tissue and attaches to Tenon's capsule.[1]
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Latin | lamina episcleralis |
TA98 | A15.2.02.008 |
TA2 | 6816 |
FMA | 58362 |
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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.