The Lacrimal glands & Nasolacrimal apparatus

Ever wondered why we shed salty water from our eyes in times of extreme emotion? Ever considered what exactly are tears, why do we have them, where do they come from and what controls their release? All these questions will be explored in this 5-minute podcast exploring some detail of the orbit. We will specifically focus on the anatomy of the lacrimal glands, their innervation, the drainage system of the eye, and some clinical relevance squeezed in at the end.

Terms explored this week; lacrimal gland, accessory lacrimal glands, lacrimal lake, nasal canaliculi, nasolacrimal apparatus, greater petrosal nerve, epiphora & dacryocystitis.

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