Schlemm's canal

Schlemm's canal
Anterior part of the human eye, with Canal of Schlemm at lower right.
The upper half of a sagittal section through the front of the eyeball. (Canal of Schlemm labeled at center left.)
Details
SystemEye
Identifiers
Latinsinus venosus sclerae
MeSHD000092662
TA98A12.3.06.109
FMA51873
Anatomical terminology

Schlemm's canal, also known as the canal of Schlemm, and as the scleral venous sinus, is a circular lymphatic-like vessel in the eye. It collects aqueous humor from the anterior chamber and delivers it into the episcleral blood vessels. Canaloplasty may be used to widen it.


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