Lamina propria

As lamina propria (Latin for " self layer " ) refers to a encountered under epithelia layer of connective tissue. Owning a lamina propria

  • Mucous membranes, herein referred to as the lamina propria mucosae.
  • Serous membrane ( peritoneum, pleura), herein referred to as lamina propria serosae
  • Joint capsule (the synovial membrane ): referred to as lamina propria synovial.
  • Eardrum, in the area of the pars tensa is a lamina propria; one of these connective tissue layers of fibers has a radial gradient, stratum radiatum and the other is circularly arranged stratum circulare.

In the lamina propria are blood vessels, lymph vessels and nerves. In some mucous glands can also be found here (eg, oral mucosa, stomach, duodenum). Exclusively in the wall of the digestive system is a layer of smooth muscle incorporated into the lamina propria, the muscularis mucosae.

Epithelium Smooth muscle tissue Stroma (animal tissue)
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