See Also: tunica muscularis(medicine)
tunica muscularis tracheae(medicine)
tunica muscularis uteri(medicine)
tunica muscularis bronchiorum(medicine)
tunica muscularis coli(medicine)
tunica muscularis gastrica(medicine)
tunica muscularis vaginae(medicine)
tunica muscularis pharyngis(medicine)
tunica muscularis recti(medicine)
tunica muscularis ventriculi(medicine)

tunica muscularis (medicine)


tunica muscularis -->
muscular coat


The muscular, usually middle, layer of a tubular structure; for most of the gastrointestinal tract, it consists of an outer longitudinal layer of muscle and an inner circular layer.

Synonym: tunica muscularis.