| Basement membrane | |
|---|---|
 The epithelium and endobasement membrane in relation to epithelium and endothelium. Also seen are other extracellular matrix components | |
 Image showing the basement membrane of the lining of the mouth, which separates the lining (epithelium) from a loose layer of connective tissue (the lamina propria) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | membrana basalis |
| MeSH | D001485 |
| TH | H2.00.00.0.00005 |
| FMA | 63872 |
| Anatomical terms of microanatomy | |
The basement membrane, also known as base membrane, is a thin, pliable sheet-like type of extracellular matrix that provides cell and tissue support and acts as a platform for complex signalling.[1][2] The basement membrane sits between epithelial tissues including mesothelium and endothelium, and the underlying connective tissue.[3][4]
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