| Medial palpebral ligament | |
|---|---|
 The tarsi and their ligaments. Right eye; front view. | |
| Details | |
| Origin | Frontal process of the maxilla, lacrimal bone |
| Insertion | Tarsus of the upper and lower eyelids |
| Artery | Medial palpebral artery |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamentum palpebrale mediale, tendo oculi |
| TA98 | A15.2.07.041 |
| TA2 | 6832 |
| FMA | 323068 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The medial palpebral ligament (medial canthal tendon) is a ligament of the face. It attaches to the frontal process of the maxilla, the lacrimal groove, and the tarsus of each eyelid. It has a superficial (anterior) and a deep (posterior) layer, with many surrounding attachments. It connects the medial canthus of each eyelid to the medial part of the orbit. It is a useful point of fixation during eyelid reconstructive surgery.