lacrimal gland

Definition

paired, almond-shaped exocrine gland, one for each eye, that secretes the aqueous layer of the tear film

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Relations

Arterial supply

lacrimal artery

Parts in this atlas

• right lacrimal gland
• left lacrimal gland

Neighbouring structures

• salivary gland
• testis

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Wikipedia (English)

Identifiers

TA2

6846

TA98

A15.2.07.057

FMA

59101

UBERON

0001817

Wikidata

Q913628