Anatomical structures

External rod expansion

External rod expansion
Anatomical structures External rod expansion

Definition: Portion of the cell in the shape of a ROOF between the internal segment and the PIGMENTARY EPITHELIUM of the ROOF.

Hierarchical classification

  • Nervous system
  • Neuron
  • Afferent neuron
  • Photoreceptors
  • Vertebrate photoreceptors
  • Retinal rod
  • External rod expansion

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