CH33 - Salivary Glands Flashcards
Week 12
1
Q
Name the 3 major salivary glands
A
- Parotid
- Submandibular
- Sublingual glands
2
Q
Largest major salivary gland
A
Parotid
3
Q
What is the duct associated with parotid salivary gland?
A
Parotid or stensons duct
4
Q
Second largest major salivary gland
A
Submandibular
5
Q
Submandibular salivary gland provides ___% of total salivary volume
A
60%-65%
6
Q
What is the duct associated with the submandibular salivary gland?
A
Wharton duct
7
Q
Smallest major salivary gland
A
Sublingual
8
Q
Sublingual salivary glad provides only ___% of total salivary volume
A
10%
9
Q
What is the duct associated with the sublingual salivary gland?
A
Bartholin duct
10
Q
How many minor salivary glands are there?
A
600-1000
11
Q
Minor salivary glands contribute less than ___% of total salivary volume
A
10%
12
Q
All salivary glands are innervated by the
A
Facial nerve (7th)
