Anatomy & Physiology: Bones—Skull, Lacrimal Bone.
Structure.
- The name “lacrimal” means tear or tear-drop
- The pair of bones that are about the size of a fingernail on either side of the the nasal bones, forming part of the medial orbital wall.
- Lacrimal fossa: a vertical passageway (also formed with the maxilla) for tears to pass into the nasal cavity.
Function.
Clinical Significance.
Lacrimal. Used with permission by 3D4Medical.
References
Biel, A. (2015). Trail guide to the body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more.
Jenkins, G., & Tortora, G. J. (2012). Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu. John Wiley & Sons.
Muscolino, J. E. (2017). The muscular system manual: The skeletal muscles of the human body.
