Bone: Nasolacrimal canal
The lacrimal apparatus. Right side.
Tear system. a = lacrimal gland b = superior lacrimal punctum c = superior lacrimal canal d = lacrimal sac e = inferior lacrimal punctum f = inferior lacrimal canal g = nasolacrimal canal
Latin	canalis nasolacrimalis

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

It is formed by indentations in the inferior nasal conchae, maxilla and lacrimal bone. It drains to 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.

[edit] See also

• Orbit (anatomy)

[edit] Additional images

The seven bones which articulate to form the orbit.

Outline of bones of face, showing position of air sinuses.

[edit] External links

• Nasolacrimal+canal at eMedicine Dictionary
• SUNY Labs 29:os-0510 - "Orbits and Eye: Orbital openings and related anatomical features"

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