Minor Salivary Glands (p. 315) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three classes of minor salivary glands?
A
Labial/buccal
Palatine
Lingual
2
Q
Describe the size and location of labial and buccal glands
A
- Very small glands
- Located in the vestibule of the lips, and in the inner cheek region
3
Q
Describe the ducts of the labial and buccal glands
A
A distribution of ducts and openings in the vestibule and cheek
4
Q
Describe the histochemical nature of labial and buccal glands
A
Mixed glands but mostly mucous glands
5
Q
Size and location of palatine glands
A
- Very small
- In the soft palate and in the posterior/lateral parts of the hard palate
6
Q
Ducts of the palatine glands
A
Numerous ducts and openings in the soft palate and in the posterior and lateral portion of the hard palate
7
Q
Histochemical nature of the palatine glands
A
Purely mucous glands
