tunica intima

GPTKB entity

Statements (17)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
gptkbp:composedOf gptkb:internal_elastic_lamina
endothelium
subendothelial layer
gptkbp:contains basement membrane
loose connective tissue
simple squamous endothelial cells
gptkbp:foundIn capillaries
arteries
veins
gptkbp:function provides smooth lining for blood flow
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label tunica intima
gptkbp:location innermost layer of blood vessel wall
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:artery
gptkbp:separates gptkb:tunica_media
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aorta
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6