External limiting membrane

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External limiting membrane
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Latinmembrana limitans externa
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Anatomical terminology
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The external limiting membrane (or outer limiting membrane) is one of the ten distinct layers of the retina of the eye. It has a network-like structure and is situated at the bases of the rods and cones.

Additional images

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Rods and cones
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Section of retina. (Membrana limitans externa labeled at right, third from the bottom.)
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Plan of retinal neurons. (Membrana limitans externa labeled at left, second from the bottom.)

See also

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