58 Major Structures of the Parotid Fossa

Question 1

Identify 1 - 3

Answer 1

1. Parotid gland
2. Posterior auricular n.
3. Nerve to posterior digastric and stylohyoid mm.

Question 2

Identify 4 - 6

Answer 2

4. Cervical branches of facial n.
5. Mandibular branches of facial n.
6. Buccal branches of facial n.

Question 3

Identify 7 - 9

Answer 3

7. Parotid duct
8. Zygomatic branches of facial n.
9. Temporal branches of facial n.

Question 4

The capsule of parotid gland is from which fascia?

Answer 4

the deep cervical fascia

Question 5

The parotid gland drains into the oral cavity via the parotid duct (Stensen’s duct), which passes through the buccinator into the oral cavity opposite ___ (which tooth?)

Answer 5

the 2nd maxillary molar.

Question 6

Does facial nerve innervate parotid gland?

Answer 6

NO!!!!