Krause's gland
System
Sensory (Eye)
Krause's gland
Definition
Small, mucous accessory lacrimal glands that are found underneath the eyelid where the upper and lower conjuctivae meet. Their ducts unite into a rather long sinus which open into the fornix conjunctiva. There are approximately forty Krause glands in the region of the upper eyelid, and around 6 to 8 in the region of the lower lid. The function of these glands are to produce tears which are secreted onto the surface of the conjuctiva.
Also known as Krause gland — per UBERON
The Krause's gland is a part of the Sensory (Eye).