Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.

Last updated: May 5th, 2025

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The lacrimal nerve is one of the divisions of the trigeminal nerve (V). It is part of the ophthalmic division, which consists of sensory fibers that bring impulses to the brain from the surface of the eye, the tear gland (the lacrimal branch), and the skin on the front scalp, forehead, and upper eyelid.

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