lacrimal gland

glandula lacrimalis

The lacrimal glands are paired almond-shaped glands, located in or near the orbital region, that secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film.[WP].

Tipo Gland
Estructura principal exocrine gland
Nombre latino glandula lacrimalis
FMA ID 59101

Subestructuras

accessory lacrimal gland Gland

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the lacrimal gland?
The lacrimal glands are paired almond-shaped glands, located in or near the orbital region, that secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film.[WP].
What is the Latin name for the lacrimal gland?
The Latin name for the lacrimal gland is glandula lacrimalis.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.