Lacrimal Artery (Noun)
Meaning
An artery that originates from the ophthalmic artery and supplies the lacrimal gland and rectal eye muscles and the upper eyelid and the forehead.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The lacrimal artery is a branch of the ophthalmic artery that supplies blood to the lacrimal gland and surrounding tissues.
- The lacrimal artery runs along the lateral wall of the orbit and gives off several branches to the rectal eye muscles.
- Injury to the lacrimal artery can result in decreased tear production and dry eye syndrome.
- The lacrimal artery also supplies the upper eyelid and forehead with oxygenated blood.
- During surgical procedures, the lacrimal artery is often carefully preserved to maintain blood flow to the surrounding tissues.