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lacrimal artery

Term ID
UBERON:0001622
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]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacrimal_artery
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