Lamina (anatomy)
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Lamina is a general anatomical
term meaning "plate" or "layer." It is used in both gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy to describe structures.
Some examples include:
Anatomy
Anatomy is a branch of biology and medicine that is the consideration of the structure of living things. It is a general term that includes human anatomy, animal anatomy , and plant anatomy...
term meaning "plate" or "layer." It is used in both gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy to describe structures.
Some examples include:
- The laminae of the thyroid cartilageThyroid cartilageThe thyroid cartilage is the largest of the nine cartilages that make up the laryngeal skeleton, the cartilage structure in and around the trachea that contains the larynx....
: two leaflike plates of cartilage that make up the walls of the structure - The vertebral laminaeLamina of the vertebral archThe laminæ are two broad plates, extending dorsally and medially from the pedicles, fusing to complete the roof of the vertebral arch.Their upper borders and the lower parts of their anterior surfaces are rough for the attachment of the ligamenta flava....
: plates of bone that form the posterior walls of each vertebra, enclosing the spinal cord - The laminae of the thalamusThalamusThe thalamus is a midline paired symmetrical structure within the brains of vertebrates, including humans. It is situated between the cerebral cortex and midbrain, both in terms of location and neurological connections...
: the layers of thalamus tissue - The lamina propriaLamina propriaThe lamina propria is a constituent of the moist linings known as mucous membranes or mucosa, which line various tubes in the body ....
: a connective tissue layer under the epithelium of an organ