Quick Facts
Origin: Lacrimal nerve.
Course: Runs from the lacrimal gland anteriorly to the skin of the upper lateral eyelid.
Branches: None.
Supply: Conveys general sensation from the skin of the upper lateral eyelid.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The palpebral branch of the lacrimal nerve is a terminal branch of the lacrimal nerve.
Course
The palpebral branch of the lacrimal nerve runs anteriorly from the lacrimal gland to the overlying skin of the lateral upper eyelid.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The palpebral branch of the lacrimal nerve is a sensory nerve conveying general sensation from the skin of the upper lateral eyelid.
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Lacrimal Nerve
The lacrimal nerve is one of the terminal branches of the ophthalmic nerve.
