Bowman Membrane

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.

Year introduced: 2006

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Tree Number(s): A09.371.060.217.113

MeSH Unique ID: D050541

Entry Terms:

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

Previous Indexing:

• Cornea (1965-2005)

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Sense Organs
Eye
Anterior Eye Segment
Cornea
Bowman Membrane