Head

Question 1

Name the 4 joins found in the head region

Answer 1

Temperomandibular join
-synovial
-lots of movement
Mandibular symphysis
-no movement in dogs
-cartilaginous joint between hyoid apparatus and temporal bone
Sutures- found in young animals between bones allowing growth. Appear as irregular lines

Question 2

Describe the parotid salivary gland

Answer 2

Lies at the junction of head and neck below ear
When viewed from surface it is v-shaped
Coarsely lobulated
Fills retromandibular fossa
Medially regulated to branches of common carotid artery, maxillary vein, hyoid apparatus
trigeminal nerves and lymph nodes
Parotid duct cross lateral surface of masseter and inserts on upper cheek

Question 3

Describe the Sublingual salivary gland

Answer 3

Monostomatic part empties into the sublingual duct which accompanies the mandibular duct and opens onto sublingual caruncle

Question 4

Describe the zygomatic gland

Answer 4

Located central to the zygomatic arch 
Found on in dogs and cats 
Surrounded by fat so appears lobular 
One major duct opens caudally to last upper cheek tooth 
Four minor ducts

Question 5

Mandibular salivary gland

Answer 5

Found ventral to the parotid salivary gland
Unilobular
Attached to sublingual salivary gland
Duct runs in between the mylohyoid and hyoglossus muscles
Opens on floor of mouth