episcleral space

ep·i·scle·ral space

[TA]

the space between the fascial sheath of the eyeball and the sclera.

Synonym(s): spatium episclerale [TA], interfascial space, spatium interfasciale, spatium intervaginale bulbi oculi, Tenon space

ep·i·scle·ral space

(epi-sklerăl spās) [TA]

The area between the fascial sheath of the eyeball and the sclera.

Tenon,

Jacques R., French pathologist and oculist, 1724-1816.

Tenon capsule - Synonym(s): fascial sheath of eyeball

Tenon space - the space between the fascial sheath of the eyeball and the sclera. Synonym(s): episcleral space

episcleral

1. overlying the sclera.

2. pertaining to the episclera.

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episcleral space

narrow space between the deep muscular fascia and the eyeball.