Preferred Name |
lacrimal artery |
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Synonyms |
a. lacrimalis |
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Definitions |
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]. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001622 |
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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]. |
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has_related_synonym |
a. lacrimalis |
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label |
lacrimal artery |
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prefixIRI |
UBERON:0001622 |
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prefLabel |
lacrimal artery |
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subClassOf |