vena lacrimalis

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vena lacrimalis

A diagram shows the vena lacrimalis near the human eye.

Definition

Noun: A small vein that collects blood from the lacrimal gland and drains it into the superior ophthalmic vein.

Usage

The term "vena lacrimalis" is used in specific anatomical contexts to describe a particular blood vessel related to the eye's tear-producing system. * The vena lacrimalis is responsible for venous drainage from the lacrimal gland. * Surgeons must be careful not to damage the vena lacrimalis during procedures near the orbit.

Advanced Usage
  • Anatomical Relationships: The vena lacrimalis is often discussed in relation to the lacrimal gland, the superior ophthalmic vein, and the orbital venous system.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lacrimal Vein: This is the direct English translation and common synonym for "vena lacrimalis". It is frequently used in medical textbooks and reports.
    • The lacrimal vein was identified during the dissection.
Synonyms
  • Lacrimal vein
vena lacrimalis

A diagram shows the vena lacrimalis near the human eye.

Noun
  1. drains the lacrimal gland; empties into the superior ophthalmic vein

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