<Tr> <Th> FMA </Th> <Td> 59101 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Anatomical terminology (edit on Wikidata) </Td> </Tr> <P> The lacrimal glands are paired, almond - shaped exocrine glands, one for each eye, that secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film . They are situated in the upper lateral region of each orbit, in the lacrimal fossa of the orbit formed by the frontal bone . Inflammation of the lacrimal glands is called dacryoadenitis . The lacrimal gland produces tears which then flow into canals that connect to the lacrimal sac . From that sac, the tears drain through the lacrimal duct into the nose . </P> <P> Anatomists divide the gland into two sections . The smaller palpebral portion lies close to the eye, along the inner surface of the eyelid; if the upper eyelid is everted, the palpebral portion can be seen . </P>

Where is the lacrimal gland located and what does it do