lacrimal arteries

A form of lacrimal artery — A large branch of the ophthalmic artery that arises near the optic foramen, passes along the superior border of the lateral rectus, and supplies the lacrimal gland.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of lacrimal artery
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