Layer of tissue under a mucous membrane.
Tissue under a mucous membrane.
The layer of loose connective (areolar) tissue underlying a mucous membrane; for example, in the wall of the intestine.
The layer of connective tissue that occurs under a mucous membrane for example, in the intestinal wall.
The layer of connective tissue below the mucosa. It may vary from areolar to quite dense irregular connective tissue and, in addition to the distributing vessels and nerves, may contain fat, mucous glands, or muscle.
The region below a mucous membrane.