Parotid Glands Flashcards
1
Q
What does the parotid gland pierce?
A
Buccal fat pad
2
Q
What is the role of the parotid gland?
A
Delivers saliva to oral cavity
3
Q
What travels through the parotid gland?
A
ECA
retro mandibular vein
facial nerve - then divides into 5 branches
4
Q
What arteries supply the parotid glands?
A
STA
Maxillary
5
Q
What Drains the parotid gland?
A
Retromandibular vein