Descemet Membrane

**Definition:** A layer of the cornea. It is the basal lamina of the CORNEAL ENDOTHELIUM (from which it is secreted) separating it from the CORNEAL STROMA. It is a homogeneous structure composed of fine collagenous filaments, and slowly increases in thickness with age.

**Tree numbers:** - A09.371.060.217.271 - A10.615.179.437

**Synonyms:** - Descemet's Membrane - Lamina Elastica Posterior