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External limiting membrane

The external 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.

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Latinmembrana limitans externa
TA98A15.2.04.011
FMA58683
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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.

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