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Q

What nerve traverses the parotid gland

A

Facial Nerve

1
Q

How much does each parotid gland weigh. (Approximately)?

A

20 gm each

2
Q

What are the branches of the facial nerve

A
Temporal
zygomatic 
buccal 
mandibular 
cervical

Pneumonic = To Zanzibar by motor car

3
Q

How can the parotid gland Become an airway emergency

A

When the parotid glands are swollen they can obstruct the airway