Episcleral layer of eyeball
System
Sensory (Eye)
SNOMED CT
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Episcleral layer of eyeball
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.
Also known as episclera, episcleral layer, lamina episcleralis — per UBERON
The Episcleral layer of eyeball is a part of the Sensory (Eye).