Corpus: Corneal limbus
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from Latin: limbus - rim, edge
Synonym: corneal rim
English:
Definition[Bearbeiten]
The limbus corneae is the transition zone between the cornea (cornea) and the sclera (sclera) of the eye.
Anatomy[Bearbeiten]
The limbus is an approx. 1 mm thick, narrow strip of tissue of grey colour. It is caused by translucent cell layers of the sclera and conjunctiva covering the transparent cornea like a roof tile.
In the area of the limbus is the chamber angle, which plays an important role in the drainage of the aqueous humour.
The limbus corneae harbours stem cells for the epithelium and endothelium of the cornea. It is responsible for regular epithelial renewal.