Lacrimal Vein (Noun)
Meaning
Drains the lacrimal gland; empties into the superior ophthalmic vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The lacrimal vein is a blood vessel that plays a crucial role in draining the lacrimal gland of the eye.
- It primarily drains the lacrimal gland and then empties into the superior ophthalmic vein, facilitating the removal of waste products.
- In the orbital region, the lacrimal vein collects blood from the lacrimal gland before merging with the superior ophthalmic vein.
- Anatomical studies have identified the lacrimal vein as a key vessel responsible for draining the lacrimal gland in the human eye.
- The lacrimal vein empties into the superior ophthalmic vein, ensuring the efficient removal of blood from the lacrimal gland.