Parotid Gland And Temporal Region

Question 1

What are the characteristics of the parotid gland?

Answer 1

Largest salivary gland
Located anterior and inferior to external ear
Embeds facial nerve and blood vessels

Question 2

What are the characteristics of the parotid duct?

Answer 2

Conduit for the parotid salivary secretiont to the oral cavity
Courses anterior and superficial to the masseter, before diving anterior to the buccal fat pad and pierces the buccinator

Question 3

What are the structures within the parotid gland?

Answer 3

Facial nerve
Retromandibular vein
External carotid artery

Question 4

What are the characteristics of the TMJ?

Answer 4

Articular disc divides TMJ in 2 joints cavities
Capsule thin and loose attaches to the periphery and accomodates movement
Lateral ligament strengthens antero laterally the joint capsule

Question 5

What are the boundaries of the temporal fossa?

Answer 5

Anterior-zygomatic and frontal bones
Superior-superior temporal fossa
Inferior-Zygomatic arch
Deep-Skull bone