Uberon definition : the paired channels leading from the lacrimal sacs to the inferior meatus of the nose,
through which tears are conducted through the nasal cavity;
Uberon related term : tear duct;
Uberon broad term : nasolacrimal duct - posterior naris;
Uberon Homology note : The nasolacrimal duct is probably homologous to the posterior (excurrent) naris of
actinopterygian fishes.[uncertain][VHOG];
Uberon Structure note : the nasolacrimal duct, the sac is lined by stratified columnar epithelium with mucus-secreting
goblet cells, and is surrounded by connective tissue;