Lacus lacrimalis; Lacrimal lake

Lacus lacrimalis

Definition

Felipe Barona Lopez

The lacrimal lake is a small depression in the conjunctiva around the lacrimal caruncle where tear fluid accumulates before being drained by the lacrimal punctum.

References

Barone R, Simoens P. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 7, Neurologie II, Vigot, Paris, 2010.

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