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lacrimal artery

a. lacrimalis

The lacrimal artery arises close to the optic foramen, and is one of the largest branches derived from the ophthalmic artery: not infrequently it is given off before the artery enters the orbit. It accompanies the lacrimal nerve along the upper border of the Lateral Rectus, supplies the lacrimal gland. [WP,unvetted].

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Type Nerve
Structure parente artery
Nom latin a. lacrimalis
FMA ID 49927

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lacrimal artery?

The lacrimal artery arises close to the optic foramen, and is one of the largest branches derived from the ophthalmic artery: not infrequently it is given off before the artery enters the orbit. It accompanies the lacrimal nerve along the upper border of the Lateral Rectus, supplies the lacrimal gla

What is the Latin name for the lacrimal artery?

The Latin name for the lacrimal artery is a. lacrimalis.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:49927 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001622 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q485355 Structured knowledge base cross-reference
  4. Wikipedia — lacrimal artery Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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