External limiting membrane

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.

External limiting membrane
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Identifiers
Latinmembrana limitans externa
TA98A15.2.04.011
FMA58683
Anatomical terminology

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

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