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Lacrimal Apparatus Flashcards

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Lacrimal glands

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Secrete lacrimal fluid (tears), underside of upper eyelid

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Function of lacrimal fluid

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Maintain moisture of the anterior surface of the eyeball, blinking distributes the lacrimal fluid across the eye

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lacrimal canal

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Duct at the inner corner of each eye, collect tears and empty them into the lacrimal sacs

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Lacrimal sac

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Tear sac, enlargement of the upper portion of the lacrimal duct

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lacrimal duct

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Nasolacrimal duct, passageway that drains excess tears into the nose

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