Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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The lacrimal apparatus is a system that comprises lacrimal glands, lacrimal sacs, and lacrimal ducts. The lacrimal gland, located in the eyelid's outer corner, functions to secrete tears or lacrimal fluid while the lacrimal sac and ducts convey the excessive tears to the nasal cavity. 

 

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