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canal of Schlemm

Schlemm's canal

The vascular structure encircling the anterior chamber of the eye, through which the aqueous humor is returned to the blood circulation.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure head blood vessel
Latin Name Schlemm's canal
FMA ID 51873

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the canal of Schlemm?

The vascular structure encircling the anterior chamber of the eye, through which the aqueous humor is returned to the blood circulation.

What is the Latin name for the canal of Schlemm?

The Latin name for the canal of Schlemm is Schlemm's canal.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:51873 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0004029 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — canal of Schlemm Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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