Term Name:	lacrimal artery
Synonyms:	a. lacrimalis
Definition:	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].
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0001622]