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Eyelid: Meibomium gland

This higher magnification image of a Meibomium gland (tarsal gland) shows its simple, branched acinar structure.  Each acinus empties into an unbranched duct that opens at the margin of the eyelid.  There are numerous Meibomium glands in each eyelid, with a larger number in the upper eyelid.  Meibomian glands secrete an oily material by the holocrine mode of secretion.

Meibomium gland <p>This higher magnification image of a Meibomium gland (tarsal gland) shows its simple, branched acinar structure.  Each acinus empties into an unbranched duct that opens at the margin of the eyelid.  There are numerous Meibomium glands in each eyelid, with a larger number in the upper eyelid.  Meibomian glands secrete an oily material by the holocrine mode of secretion.</p>

Meibomium gland

This higher magnification image of a Meibomium gland (tarsal gland) shows its simple, branched acinar structure.  Each acinus empties into an unbranched duct that opens at the margin of the eyelid.  There are numerous Meibomium glands in each eyelid, with a larger number in the upper eyelid.  Meibomian glands secrete an oily material by the holocrine mode of secretion.
- Duct of Meibomium gland <p>This higher magnification image of a Meibomium gland (tarsal gland) shows its simple, branched acinar structure.  Each acinus empties into an unbranched duct that opens at the margin of the eyelid.  There are numerous Meibomium glands in each eyelid, with a larger number in the upper eyelid.  Meibomian glands secrete an oily material by the holocrine mode of secretion.</p>

- Duct of Meibomium gland

This higher magnification image of a Meibomium gland (tarsal gland) shows its simple, branched acinar structure.  Each acinus empties into an unbranched duct that opens at the margin of the eyelid.  There are numerous Meibomium glands in each eyelid, with a larger number in the upper eyelid.  Meibomian glands secrete an oily material by the holocrine mode of secretion.
- Acini <p>This higher magnification image of a Meibomium gland (tarsal gland) shows its simple, branched acinar structure.  Each acinus empties into an unbranched duct that opens at the margin of the eyelid.  There are numerous Meibomium glands in each eyelid, with a larger number in the upper eyelid.  Meibomian glands secrete an oily material by the holocrine mode of secretion.</p>

- Acini

This higher magnification image of a Meibomium gland (tarsal gland) shows its simple, branched acinar structure.  Each acinus empties into an unbranched duct that opens at the margin of the eyelid.  There are numerous Meibomium glands in each eyelid, with a larger number in the upper eyelid.  Meibomian glands secrete an oily material by the holocrine mode of secretion.
Skin <p>This higher magnification image of a Meibomium gland (tarsal gland) shows its simple, branched acinar structure.  Each acinus empties into an unbranched duct that opens at the margin of the eyelid.  There are numerous Meibomium glands in each eyelid, with a larger number in the upper eyelid.  Meibomian glands secrete an oily material by the holocrine mode of secretion.</p>

Skin

This higher magnification image of a Meibomium gland (tarsal gland) shows its simple, branched acinar structure.  Each acinus empties into an unbranched duct that opens at the margin of the eyelid.  There are numerous Meibomium glands in each eyelid, with a larger number in the upper eyelid.  Meibomian glands secrete an oily material by the holocrine mode of secretion.
Palpebral conjunctiva <p>This higher magnification image of a Meibomium gland (tarsal gland) shows its simple, branched acinar structure.  Each acinus empties into an unbranched duct that opens at the margin of the eyelid.  There are numerous Meibomium glands in each eyelid, with a larger number in the upper eyelid.  Meibomian glands secrete an oily material by the holocrine mode of secretion.</p>

Palpebral conjunctiva

This higher magnification image of a Meibomium gland (tarsal gland) shows its simple, branched acinar structure.  Each acinus empties into an unbranched duct that opens at the margin of the eyelid.  There are numerous Meibomium glands in each eyelid, with a larger number in the upper eyelid.  Meibomian glands secrete an oily material by the holocrine mode of secretion.
Tarsus <p>This higher magnification image of a Meibomium gland (tarsal gland) shows its simple, branched acinar structure.  Each acinus empties into an unbranched duct that opens at the margin of the eyelid.  There are numerous Meibomium glands in each eyelid, with a larger number in the upper eyelid.  Meibomian glands secrete an oily material by the holocrine mode of secretion.</p>

Tarsus

This higher magnification image of a Meibomium gland (tarsal gland) shows its simple, branched acinar structure.  Each acinus empties into an unbranched duct that opens at the margin of the eyelid.  There are numerous Meibomium glands in each eyelid, with a larger number in the upper eyelid.  Meibomian glands secrete an oily material by the holocrine mode of secretion.
Orbicularis oculi muscle <p>This higher magnification image of a Meibomium gland (tarsal gland) shows its simple, branched acinar structure.  Each acinus empties into an unbranched duct that opens at the margin of the eyelid.  There are numerous Meibomium glands in each eyelid, with a larger number in the upper eyelid.  Meibomian glands secrete an oily material by the holocrine mode of secretion.</p>

Orbicularis oculi muscle

This higher magnification image of a Meibomium gland (tarsal gland) shows its simple, branched acinar structure.  Each acinus empties into an unbranched duct that opens at the margin of the eyelid.  There are numerous Meibomium glands in each eyelid, with a larger number in the upper eyelid.  Meibomian glands secrete an oily material by the holocrine mode of secretion.
Main SlideMeibomium gland - Duct of Meibomium gland - AciniSkinPalpebral conjunctivaTarsusOrbicularis oculi muscle