Nasolacrimal_canal

Nasolacrimal canal

Nasolacrimal canal

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The canal containing the nasolacrimal duct is called the nasolacrimal canal.

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It is formed by indentations in the inferior nasal conchae, maxilla and lacrimal bone. The canal drains into the nasal cavity through the anterior portion of the inferior meatus, which is between the inferior concha and the floor of the nasal cavity.

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  • The seven bones which articulate to form the orbit.
  • Outline of bones of face, showing position of air sinuses.
  • Anatomy photo:29:os-0510 at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "Orbits and Eye: Orbital openings and related anatomical features"


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