Schlemm's canal | |
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![]() 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 | |
System | Eye |
Identifiers | |
Latin | sinus venosus sclerae |
MeSH | D000092662 |
TA98 | A12.3.06.109 |
FMA | 51873 |
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.