Face - Glands, Ducts, Tonsils Flashcards
1
Q
What is this structure?
A
Parotid Gland
Parotid Gland
2
Q
Function?
A
Produces saliva
Parotid Gland
3
Q
Blood Supply?
A
Superficial temporal artery
Parotid Gland
4
Q
Innervation?
A
- CN V3 (sensory)
- Lesser petrosal nerve from CN IX via auriculotemporal nerve from V3 (Parasympathetic Motor)
Parotid Gland
5
Q
What is this structure?
A
Parotid Duct
Parotid Duct
6
Q
Function?
A
Conducts saliva from the parotid gland to the oral cavity
Parotid Duct
7
Q
Blood Supply/Innervation?
A
Same as Parotid gland
Parotid Duct
8
Q
Pathway of structure?
A
Duct passes over the masseter and penetrates buccinator
Parotid Duct
9
Q
What is this structure?
A
Submandibular Gland
Submandibular Gland
10
Q
Function?
A
Produces saliva
Submandibular Gland
11
Q
Blood supply?
A
Lingual artery
Submandibular Gland
12
Q
Innervation?
A
- CN V3 (sensory)
- Chorda tympani from CN VII via lingual nerve (parasympathetic motor)
Submandibular Gland
13
Q
Location?
A
Found inferior to the mandibular ramus
Submandibular Gland
