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GLANDE LACRYMALE [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
  • The Eye
CONT

The lacrimal gland, which secretes the tears ... (glandula lacrimalis) ... is lodged in the lacrimal fossa, on the medial side of the zygomatic process of the frontal bone. It is of an oval form, about the size and shape of an almond, and consists of two portions, described as the superior and inferior lacrimal glands.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
  • Oeil
CONT

La glande lacrymale est située en partie supérieure temporale de l'orbite. Elle a pour rôle de sécréter les larmes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
  • Ojo
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