Salivary Glands Flashcards
1
Q
What type of secretions come from the submandibular gland?
A
Serous and mucous
2
Q
Where is the submandibular gland located?
A
Partly below the mylohyoid and partly above the mylohyoid.
3
Q
What nerve wraps around the submandibular duct?
A
Lingual nerve.
4
Q
Where does the submandibular duct open into the oral cavity?
A
3 openings at the sublingual caruncles- beside the lingual frenulum.
5
Q
What secretions come from the sublingual gland?
A
Mostly mucous and some serous.
6
Q
Where does the sublingual gland sit?
A
In the sublingual fossa, in the floor of the mouth.
7
Q
Where does the sublingual ducts drain into the mouth?
A
Along the sublingual folds.
8
Q
Name the minor salivary glands.
A
Buccal
Paltine
Lingual
Labial
