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Bowman Membrane

MESHD050541

A layer of acellular matrix that lies beneath the CORNEAL EPITHELIUM and above the CORNEAL STROMA. It consists of randomly arranged COLLAGEN fibers in a condensed bed of intercellular substance. It provides stability and strength to the cornea.

Synonyms

  • Bowman Membranes
  • Membrane, Bowman
  • Membranes, Bowman
  • Bowman's Membrane
  • Bowmans Membrane
  • Bowman's Membranes
  • Membrane, Bowman's
  • Membranes, Bowman's

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:25:04.520Z