| Theca externa | |
|---|---|
| File:Mature Graffian follicle.jpg | |
| Mature late-stage tertiary (Graffian) follicle | |
| File:Follicle histology.gif | |
| Early folliculogenesis from primordial to early tertiary. | |
| Latin | tunica externa thecae folliculi |
The theca externa is the outer layers of the theca folliculi. They contain abundant collagen and are mainly supportive.
External links
- Histology at BU 14805loa
- Organology at UC Davis Reproductive/mammal/ovary2/ovary5 - "Mammal, canine ovary (LM, High)"
- Organology at UC Davis Reproductive/mammal/ovary5/ovary6 - "Mammal, bovine ovary (LM, Medium)"
- UIUC Histology Subject 373 - externa
- Anatomy Atlases - Microscopic Anatomy, plate 13.249
- Slide at trinity.edu
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