tunica externa

GPTKB entity

Statements (16)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs adventitia
gptkbp:composedOf gptkb:skeletal_muscle
gptkbp:contains gptkb:vasa_vasorum
nerves
collagen fibers
elastic fibers
gptkbp:function provides structural support
anchors vessel to surrounding tissues
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label tunica externa
gptkbp:location outermost layer of blood vessels
gptkbp:partOf blood vessel wall
gptkbp:thickerIn veins
gptkbp:thinnerIn arteries
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:tunica_adventitia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7