plica semilunaris of conjunctiva
The plica semilunaris is a small fold of bulbar conjunctiva on the medial canthus of the eye. It is loose, so that eye movements are not restricted. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plica_semilunaris_of_conjunctiva ]
Synonyms: semilunar fold of conjunctiva, plica semilunaris (conjunctiva)
Term info
- FMA:59045
- SCTID:280686009
- Wikipedia:Plica_semilunaris_of_conjunctiva
It is the vestigial remnant of the nictitating membrane
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plica semilunaris of the conjunctiva, plica semilunaris conjunctivae
uberon
UBERON:0010209
Plica semilunaris of conjunctiva