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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].

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Type Gland
Parent Structure exocrine gland
Latin Name glandula lacrimalis
FMA ID 59101

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:59101 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001817 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — lacrimal gland Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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