Flashcards in Submandibular/Sublingual Glands Deck (12):
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The submandibular gland wraps around what other structure in the submandibular fossa?
Posterior boarder of the mylohyoid
2
What are the two parts of the subandibular gland?
1) Superficial part
2) Deep part
3
Where does the superficial part of the submandibular gland lie?
Within the submandibular triangle in teh submandibular fossa
4
Where does the deep part of the submandibular gland lie?
Superior to the mylohyoid muscle
5
How long is the submandibular duct?
5cm
6
Where does the submandibular duct open to?
into the oral cavity on the sublingual caruncle
7
Where is the sublingual caruncle located?
lateral to the frenulum of the tongue
8
What is the nerve innervation of the submandibular gland?
Parasynpathetic fibers from the facial nerve (CN VII) wia the submandibular ganglion
9
Which of the major salivary glands is the smallest?
Sublingual
10
Where does the sublingual gland lie?
superior to the mylohyoid muscle within the sublingual fossa
11
T/F: The sublingual gland empties through the sublingual caruncles
False: it empties into the floor of the mouth by 12 short ducts located along the sublingual fold
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