Term Name: | lacrimal artery |
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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] |