Lacrimal lake

System Sensory (Eye)
SNOMED CT 368792002

Lacrimal lake

Definition

A small cistern-like area of the conjunctiva at the medial angle of the eye, in which the tears collect after bathing the front surface of the eyeball and the conjunctival sac.

Also known as lacrymal lake, lacus lacrimalis — per UBERON

The Lacrimal lake is a part of the Sensory (Eye).

Also identified as