The innermost layer of the aorta, containing the endothelium and an inner elastic membrane. [ MP:0009872 ]
Synonyms: dorsal aorta tunica intima tunica intima of trunk of aortic tree trunk of aortic tree tunica intima adult aorta tunica intima tunica intima of aorta tunica intima of adult aorta tunica intima of dorsal aorta
Term information
- SCTID:362031007
- FMA:74419
- BTO:0005553
- MA:0002904
- EMAPA:35137
pheno_slim
Term relations
- blood vessel layer
- tunica intima
- part of some aorta wall
- contributes to morphology of some aorta wall