Dacryon
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Dacryon
Dacryon (pronounced: /ˈdakrɪɒn/) is a term used in anatomy to refer to the point of junction between the frontal bone, maxilla, and the lacrimal bone in the human skull.
Etymology
The term 'Dacryon' is derived from the Greek word 'dakryon', which means 'tear'. This is in reference to its location near the lacrimal bone, which is associated with the production and drainage of tears.
Related Terms
- Frontal bone: The bone that forms the front part of the skull and the upper part of the eye sockets.
- Maxilla: The upper jawbone, which forms the lower border of the eye socket and houses the upper teeth.
- Lacrimal bone: The smallest and most fragile bone of the face, located at the front part of the inner wall of the eye socket, contributing to the tear system of the eye.
- Sphenoid bone: A compound bone at the base of the skull, located behind the eyes and nasal cavity.
- Ethmoid bone: A small, unpaired bone in the skull that separates the nasal cavity from the brain.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dacryon
- Wikipedia's article - Dacryon
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