the inner, mostly photosensitive layer of the eye, including the neural retina, pigmented epithelium, and posterior portion of the iris and ciliary body
intima = innermost; inside layer of a tube such as a blood vessel.
The innermost layer of connective tissue fibers in a blood vessel; consists of the endothelium plus an underlying elastic membrane.
Literally the "inner coat" or inner layer of the wall of an artery.
(TOO-nih-kah IHN-tih-mah) The innermost, or deepest, layer of a tubular blood vessel. Also known as tunica interna, it is composed of a layer of simple squamous epithelium (endothelium) and a basement membrane of connective tissue.
Endothelial cells and supporting connective tissues lining a vessels interior ( luminal) surface.
the inner layer of arteries and veins. In arteries this layer is composed of an elastic membrane lining and smooth endothelium that is covered by elastic tissues.
Innermost layer of a blood vessel or other tubular structure
The tunica intima (or just intima) is the innermost layer of an artery. It is made up of one layer of endothelial cells and is supported by an internal elastic lamina. The endothelial cells are in direct contact with the blood flow.
