Lacrimal gland: The lacrimal gland lies in the

The lacrimal gland lies in the superolateral aspect of the orbit. It is part of the lacrimal apparatus and is responsible for tear production . The lacrimal gland is a bilobed, tear-shaped gland with the primary function of secreting the aqueous portion of the tear film, thereby maintaining the ocular surface. It is primarily located in the anterior, superotemporal orbit within the lacrimal fossa of the frontal bone. The primary components of the lacrimal apparatus, which include: The lacrimal gland and the accessory lacrimal gland . The lacrimal puncta , canaliculi , lacrimal sac and the nasolacrimal duct. Let us talk about each of these components one by one. The lacrimal gland is defined as a paired almond-shaped gland located in the upper lateral orbital region, responsible for approximately 90% of tear production and composed of an orbital and a palpebral lobe. It produces lacrimal fluid that lubricates, protects, and nourishes the conjunctiva and cornea. AI generated definition based on: Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology, 2023