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It might have arm-sleeves, either short or full-length. Most forms have no fastenings. The name derives from the Latin tunica, the basic garment worn by both men and women in Ancient Rome, which in turn was based on earlier Greek garments that covered wearers' waists. The term is likely borrowed from a Semitic word *kittan with metathesis.
The Latin word angusticlavia is compounded of angustus ('narrow'; 'small') and clavus ('nail'; 'stud'). [10] The word clavus, or 'nail', refers to the stripes, for being as long as nails. The term angustus , or 'narrow', refers to these stripes or ornaments as being slimmer than on the senatorial laticlavus.
Tunica albuginea (disambiguation), three different layers of connective tissue; Tunica vasculosa (disambiguation), two different vascular layers; Tunica externa, outermost tunica (layer) of a blood vessel, surrounding the tunica media; Tunica intima, for short, is the innermost tunica (layer) of an artery or vein
Tunica mucosa is the predominant Latin rendering of "mucous membrane" in English-speaking countries, though membrana mucosa also is acceptable and in some European languages is preferred. The name may be qualified in referring to particular regions of the body, such as tunica mucosa oris for the oral mucosa, and tunica mucosa uteri for the ...
The tunica intima (Neo-Latin "inner coat"), or intima for short, is the innermost tunica (layer) of an artery or vein. It is made up of one layer of endothelial cells (and macrophages in areas of disturbed blood flow), [1] [2] and is supported by an internal elastic lamina. The endothelial cells are in direct contact with the blood flow.
The Latin anatomical name is tunica serosa. Serous membranes line and enclose several body cavities , also known as serous cavities, where they secrete a lubricating fluid which reduces friction from movements.
The tunica media (Neo-Latin "middle coat"), or media for short, is the middle tunica (layer) of an artery or vein. [1] It lies between the internal elastic lamina of the tunica intima on the inside and the tunica externa on the outside.
The Latin, tunica muscularis, may also be used. Structure. It usually has two layers of smooth muscle: inner and "circular" outer and "longitudinal"