Ruysch membrane


capillary lamina of choroid

[TA] the internal or deep portion of the choroidea of the eye, composed of a close capillary network. Synonym(s): lamina choroidocapillaris [TA], choriocapillaris, choriocapillary layer, entochoroidea, lamina choriocapillaris, membrana choriocapillaris, Ruysch membrane

capillary lamina of choroid

A network of capillaries separated from the retina by Bruch's membrane in the choroid, which join the capillaries of the ciliary processes near the ciliary body.

cho·ri·o·cap·il·la·ry lay·er

(kōr'ē-ō-kap'i-lar-ē lā'ĕr) The internal layer of the choroidea of the eye, composed of a very close capillary network.
Synonym(s): lamina choroidocapillaris [TA] , choriocapillaris, entochoroidea, Ruysch membrane.

Ruysch,

Frederik, Dutch anatomist, 1638-1731. Ruysch membrane - the internal layer of the choroidea of the eye, composed of a very close capillary network. Synonym(s): choriocapillary layerRuysch muscle - the muscular tissue of the fundus of the uterus.Ruysch tube - a minute tubular cavity opening in the nasal septum.Ruysch veins - Synonym(s): Retzius veins