The submucosa is a layer of connective tissue that derives its name from its position beneath the mucosa.
Submucosa
by Donna Myers
for About.comUpdated: February 7, 2007
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This is a cross section of the colon - the view you'd see if someone were to cut your colon in half.
Illustration by Donna Myers © 2007
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