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Palpebral part of lacrimal gland

Pars palpebralis glandulae lacrimalis

  • Related terms: Palpebral part

Definition

Muhammad A. Javaid

The palpebral part of lacrimal gland is the smaller inferior portion of the lacrimal gland situated beneath the levator palpebrae superioris aponeurosis in the lateral part of the upper eyelid. It is continuous posteriorly with the larger orbital part and projects into the superior conjunctival fornix.

Functions

Functionally, the palpebral part contributes to secretion of the aqueous component of the tear film, helping to lubricate, cleanse, and protect the ocular surface. The ducts of the lacrimal gland open into the superior conjunctival fornix.

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References

  • Standring, S. (Ed.). (2015). Eye (Chapter 42). In Gray's anatomy: The anatomical basis of clinical practice (41st ed., pp. ). Churchill Livingstone.

  • Machiele R, Lopez MJ, Czyz CN. Anatomy, Head and Neck: Eye Lacrimal Gland. [Updated 2023 Jul 24]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532914/

  • Patel J, Levin A, Patel BC. Epiphora. [Updated 2023 Aug 7]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan. [Figure, Lacrimal Gland: Peroperative view of...] Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557449/figure/article21249.image.f4/

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