Uberon definition : The lacrimal artery arises close to the optic foramen, and is one of the largest branches
derived from the ophthalmic artery: not infrequently it is given off before the artery
enters the orbit. It accompanies the lacrimal nerve along the upper border of the
Lateral Rectus, supplies the lacrimal gland. [WP,unvetted].;
The lacrimal artery arises close to the optic foramen, and is one of the largest branches
derived from the ophthalmic artery: not infrequently it is given off before the artery
enters the orbit. It accompanies the lacrimal nerve along the upper border of the
Lateral Rectus, supplies the lacrimal gland. [WP,unvetted].