When inspecting the region of the lacrimal gland, palpate:
a. the lower orbital rim, near the inner can-thus.
b. in the area between the arch of the eye-brow and upper lid.
c. beneath the lower lid, adjacent to the inner canthus.
d. adjacent to the lateral aspect of the eye, just beneath the upper lid.
A
The lacrimal gland is located in the area between the arch of the eyebrow and upper lid. The la-crimal sac is located in the corner of the eye closest to the nose, near the inner canthus.
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