Canal of Schlemm

System Sensory (Eye)
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Canal of Schlemm

Definition

The vascular structure encircling the anterior chamber of the eye, through which the aqueous humor is returned to the blood circulation.

Also known as Schlemm's canal, scleral sinus, scleral venous sinus, sinus venosus of sclera, sinus venosus sclerae — per UBERON

The Canal of Schlemm is a part of the Sensory (Eye).

Also identified as