Lacrimal gland - Wikipedia
The lacrimal gland produces tears which are secreted by the lacrimal ducts, and flow over the ocular surface, and then into canals that connect to the lacrimal sac. From that sac, the tears drain through the lacrimal duct into the nose.
Lacrimal gland: Anatomy, supply and function - Kenhub
2023年10月30日 · The lacrimal gland (tear gland) is an exocrine gland located above the eyeball, in the anterior part of the upper outer aspect of each orbit. It secretes lacrimal fluid (tear fluid), a watery fluid isotonic to plasma, onto the surface of the eyeball.
Anatomy, Head and Neck: Eye Lacrimal Gland - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年7月24日 · The lacrimal gland is a bilobed, tear-shaped gland with the primary function of secreting the aqueous portion of the tear film, thereby maintaining the ocular surface. It is primarily located in the anterior, superotemporal orbit within the lacrimal fossa of the frontal bone.
Lacrimal Gland: Anatomy, Function, and Tests - Verywell Health
2024年7月6日 · The lacrimal gland is a small, almond-shaped gland that sits in the upper, outer corner of the eye socket, just about parallel to the outer edge of your eyebrow. It produces the aqueous (watery) portion of tears. Tears have three layers—water, mucus, and oil layers.
Lacrimal Gland Anatomy and Functions - Vision Center
2024年10月9日 · The lacrimal gland, a small organ in the human eye, is located above the eyeball towards the upper outer corner of the eye socket. This gland secretes the watery part of tears (lacrimal fluid) that cleanses, lubricates, and nourishes the eyes, often causing tearing when produced excessively.
Lacrimal Gland - All About Vision
2021年4月21日 · Located above each of your eyes is a lacrimal gland, also called a tear gland, that secretes a lubricating film onto the surface of the eye to keep it cleaned and nourished.
Tear System (Lacrimal Apparatus): Function and Anatomy - Cleveland Clinic
2022年11月2日 · Your tear system (lacrimal apparatus) is a network of glands, sacs and ducts around your eyes. It makes new tears and drains old ones out of your eyes. Dry or watery eyes are the most common symptom of something interfering with your tear system.
Lacrimal Glands and Apparatus - Vasculature - TeachMeAnatomy
2018年9月23日 · The lacrimal glands are serous type exocrine glands that secrete lacrimal fluid onto the surfaces of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye. Lacrimal fluid acts to the clean, nourish and lubricate the eyes.
Lacrimal Gland - American Academy of Ophthalmology
Published Mar. 28, 2016. Located above the eye, this structure produces tears. Read an overview of general eye anatomy to learn how the parts of the eye work together. All content on the Academy’s website is protected by copyright law and the Terms of Service.
Lacrimal apparatus: Anatomy, parts & function - Kenhub
2023年7月12日 · Lacrimal gland. This gland is about the size of an almond, and sits within the lacrimal fossa, located in the superior and outer edge of the orbital roof. The gland is divided into two sections anatomically. These are the small palpebral portion that lies closer to the eye, and the orbital portion that forms around four ducts. These ducts then ...
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