Lacrimal gland - Wikipedia
网页The lacrimal glands are paired exocrine glands, one for each eye, found in most terrestrial vertebrates and some marine mammals, that secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film. [1] In humans, they are situated in the upper lateral region of each orbit , in the lacrimal fossa of the orbit formed by the frontal bone. [ 2 ]
Lacrimal gland: Anatomy, supply and function - Kenhub
网页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.
Lacrimal Gland: Anatomy, Function, and Tests - Verywell Health
网页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.
Anatomy, Head and Neck: Eye Lacrimal Gland - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
网页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.
Dacryoadenitis (Lacrimal Gland Inflammation) - Cleveland Clinic
网页Dacryoadenitis is inflammation in one or both of your lacrimal glands (your tear glands). It’s caused by infections or autoimmune diseases. Dacryoadenitis is very treatable, but visit your eye care specialist or healthcare provider as soon as you notice swelling, pain or discoloration near your eye.
Lacrimal Glands and Apparatus - Vasculature - TeachMeAnatomy
网页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. It forms tears when produced in excess.
Tear System (Lacrimal Apparatus): Function and Anatomy - Cleveland Clinic
网页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 Gland Anatomy and Functions - Vision Center
网页2024年2月20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 - American Academy of Ophthalmology
网页2016年3月28日 · 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 Gland | Complete Anatomy - Elsevier
网页Discover the structure, key features, and functions of the lacrimal gland, responsible for tear production and eye protection.
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