Salivary glands Flashcards
which is the largest salivary gland?
The parotid
what innervates the submandibular and the sublingual glands?
- Parasympathetic fibres via the chord timpani of facial and lingual nerve of V3
- Sympathetic via superior cervical ganglion
what innervates the parotid gland?
glossopharyngeal
where does the parotid gland empty?
Into the vestibule of the mouth.
It empties its contents superior to the 2nd molar tooth
What does the long base of the parotid gland lie over?
The anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid
Where does the parotid gland extend to?
The zygomatic arch
What lies inferior to the parotid gland?
The angle of the mandible
What does the apex of the parotid gland lie over?
The master
What does tar gland extend to posteriorly?
The EAM
What is the difference between and exocrine and an endocrine gland
Endocrine: release contents directly into the blood
Exocrine: release contents into ducts first
