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: Dec 9th, 2024

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A lacrimal bone is a thin, scale like structure located in the middle wall of each eye socket between the ethmoid bone and the maxilla. A groove in the front leads from the orbit to the nasal cavity and provides a pathway for a tube that carries tears from the eye to the nasal cavity.

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