Bruch Membrane

**Definition:** The inner layer of CHOROID, also called the lamina basalis choroideae, located adjacent to the RETINAL PIGMENT EPITHELIUM; (RPE) of the EYE. It is a membrane composed of the basement membranes of the choriocapillaris ENDOTHELIUM and that of the RPE. The membrane stops at the OPTIC NERVE, as does the RPE.

**Tree numbers:** - A09.371.894.223.250 - A10.615.179.250

**Synonyms:** - Complexus Basalis - Bruch's Membrane - Lamina Basalis Choroideae