See Also: arcuate line of rectus sheath(medicine)
lacrimal gland(medicine)
Lacrimal gland(health)
fossa of lacrimal gland(medicine)
lacrimal gland enlargement(medicine)
palpebral part of lacrimal gland(medicine)
excretory ductules of lacrimal gland(medicine)
excretory ducts of lacrimal gland(medicine)
orbital part of lacrimal gland(medicine)
arcuate line(medicine)

arcuate line of rectus sheath (medicine) and Lacrimal gland (health)


arcuate line of rectus sheath (medicine)


arcuate line of rectus sheath


A crescentic line, not always clearly defined, which marks the lower limit of the posterior layer of the sheath of the rectus abdominis muscle.

Synonym: linea arcuata vaginae musculi recti abdominis, Douglas' line, linea saemicircularis, saemicircular line.


Lacrimal gland (health)


The tear gland located under the upper eyelid at the outer corner of the eye. The fluid it secretes cleans and provides moisture for the cornea. It is responsible for tearing during emotional stimulation or following corneal irritation by a foreign body or chemical.