Fibrous capsule of Glisson
- Fibrous capsule of Glisson
Infobox Anatomy
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Latin = capsula fibrosa perivascularis
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Glisson's capsule is a collagenous capsule covering the external surface of the liver.
It is covered by a single layer of mesothelial cells.
It is named for Francis Glisson. [WhoNamedIt|synd|2704]
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* - "Liver, Gall Bladder, and Pancreas: liver, classic lobule"
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