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MD2S3: Anatomy 203 > Salivary Glands > Flashcards

Salivary Glands Flashcards

1
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Salivary Gland Names

A

Parotid Gland
Submandibular Gland
Sublingual Gland

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2
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Salivary Gland secrete more saliva when …

A

eating
anticipation

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3
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Parotid Gland
Shape

A

Pyramidal

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4
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Parotid Gland
Gland Type

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Serous

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Parotid Gland
Location

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Between Ramus of Mandible and Mastoid Process
Anterior to Auricle

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Parotid Gland
Description

A

2 Ends
3 Borders
3 Surfaces

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Parotid Gland
Ends

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Upper End (Base)
Lower End (Apex)

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Parotid Gland: Ends
Base: Description

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Broad

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9
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Parotid Gland: Ends
Base: Structures escaping from it

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Auriculotemporal Nerve
Superficial Temporal Vessels
Temporal Branch of Facial Nerve

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10
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Parotid Glands: Ends
Apex: Structures escaping from it

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2 Divisions of Retromandibular Vein
Cervical Branch of Facial Nerve

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11
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Parotid Gland
Borders

A

Anterior Border
Posterior Border
Medial Border

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12
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Parotid Gland
Anterior Border: Location

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Overlaps Masseter Muscle

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13
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Parotid Gland
Structures arising beneath Anterior Border of Parotid Gland

A

Zygomatic, Buccal and Mandibular Branches of Facial Nerve
Parotid Ducts

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Parotid Gland
Posterior Border: Location

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Overlaps Sternocleidomastoid Muscle

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15
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Parotid Gland
Medial Border reaches the …

A

pharynx

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16
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Parotid Gland
Surfaces

A

Lateral Surface
Anteromedial Surface
Posteromedial Surface

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17
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Parotid Gland
Structures covering the Lateral Surface

A

Skin
Superficial Fascia
Branches of Great Auricular Nerve
Superficial Parotid Lymph Nodes

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18
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Parotid Gland
What causes the Groove of the Anteromedial Surface?

A

Mandibular Ramus between Masseter and Medial Pterygoid Muscle

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19
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Parotid Gland
Posteromedial Surface fits over the …

A

mastoid process between the sternomastoid muscle and posterior belly of digastric

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20
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Parotid Gland
Posteromedial Surface: Related deeply to …

A

Styloid Process
Stylohyoid
Styloglossus
Stylopharyngeus

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21
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Parotid Gland
Structures within Parotid Gland

A

Deep to Superficial:
Retromandibular Vein
External Carotid Artery
Facial Nerve

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22
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Parotid Gland
Course of Parotid Duct

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Begins at anterior part of Parotid Gland
Crosses masseter
Pierces Buccinator opposite 3rd Molar
Runs between Buccinator and Oral Mucosa
Pierces Oral Mucosa opposite 2nd Molar
Opens into Mouth Vestibule

23
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Parotid Gland
Which structure is responsible for the formation of the Parotid Capsule?

A

Deep Investing Cervical Fascia splits superiorly to form capsule

24
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Parotid Gland
Deep Investing Cervical Fascia splits into…

A

Superficial Layer of Capsule attached to Zygomatic Arch
Deep Layer attached to Mandible and Styloid Process

25
Q

Parotid Gland
Sensory Innervation of Parotid Capsule is …

A

the Great Auricular Nerve

26
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Parotid Gland: Otic Ganglion
Nerve Supply: Sensory

A

Auriculotemporal Nerve

27
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Parotid Gland: Otic Ganglion
Nerve Supply: Parasympathetic/Secretomotor

A

Preganglionic Fibers: Lesser Petrosal Nerve (Branch of Glossopharyngeal)
Postganglionic Fibers: Auriculotemporal Nerve (Branch of Trigeminal).

28
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Parotid Gland: Otic Ganglion
Nerve Supply: Sympathetic

A

Plexus around Middle Meningeal Artery

29
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Parotid Gland
Arterial Blood Supply

A

Originate from External Carotid Artery

30
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Parotid Gland
Venous Drainage

A

Veins from Parotid Gland drain into External Jugular Vein

31
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Parotid Gland
Lymphatic Drainage

A

Pre-Auricular (Parotid) Lymph Nodes drain into Deep Cervical Lymph Nodes

32
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Submandibular Gland
Shape

A

Hook Shaped

33
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Submandibular Gland
Gland Type

34
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Submandibular Gland
Parts of the Submandibular Gland

A

Large Superficial Part
Small Deep Part

35
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Submandibular Gland
Locations

A

Superficial Part: Lies on Mylohyoid and Hyoglossus Muscles (Digastric Triangle Floor)
Deep Part: Extends into Floor of Mouth between Mylohyoid Laterally and Hyoglossus Medially

The Superficial and Deep parts are continuous around the Posterior Free Border of the Mylohyoid Muscle

36
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Submandibular Gland
Surfaces of the Superficial Part of the Gland

A

Lateral Surface
Inferior Surface
Medial Surface

37
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Submandibular Gland: Surfaces
Lateral Surface Relations

A

Submandibular Fossa of Mandible
Medial Pterygoid Muscle
Facial Artery

38
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Submandibular Gland: Surfaces
Inferior Surface Relations

A

Skin
Superificial Fascia (Containing Platysma)
Deep Fascia
Facial Vein
Cervical Branch of Facial Nerve
Submandibular Lymph Nodes

39
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Submandibular Gland: Surfaces
Medial Surface Relations

A

Mylohyoid Muscle
Mylohyoid Vessels and Nerves

40
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Submandibular Gland
Course of Submandibular Duct

A

Emerges from Deep Part of the Submandibular Gland
Runs upward course
Opens into Sublingual Papilla beside Frenulum of Tongue

41
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Submandibular Gland
Lingual Nerve Course

A

Loops around Submandibular Duct from Lateral to Medial side under the Duct

42
Q

Submandibular Gland
Reasons for stone formation in the Submandibular Duct

A

Ascending Course of Duct
Viscid Gland Secretion

43
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Submandibular Gland: Submandibular Ganglion
Nerve Supply: Parasympathetic/Secretomotor

A

Preganglionic Fibers: Through Chorda Tymani of Facial Nerve
Postganglionic Fibers: Through Lingual Nerve

44
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Submandibular Gland: Submandibular Ganglion
Nerve Supply: Sensory

A

Lingual Nerve

45
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Submandibular Gland: Submandibular Ganglion
Nerve Supply: Sympathetic

A

Plexus around Facial Artery

46
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Submandibular Gland
Arterial Blood Supply

A

Branches of Facial and Lingual Artery

47
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Submandibular Gland
Venous Drainage

A

Tributeries of Facial and Lingual Vein

48
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Sublingual Gland
Location

A

Lies against Sublingual Fossa of Mandible
Lateral to Submandibular Duct

49
Q

Sublingual Gland
Forms the ____ in the ____

A

__Sublingual Fold__
__Floor of the Mouth__

50
Q

Sublingual Gland
Drainage

A

Drains into Oral Cavity via Numerous Small Ducts

51
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Sublingual Gland
Arterial Blood Supply

A

Branches of Facial and Lingual Artery

(Same as Submandibular Gland)

52
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Sublingual Gland
Venous Drainage

A

Tributeries of Facial and Lingual Veins

(Same and Submandibular Gland)

53
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Sublingual Gland
Lymphatic Drainage

A

Submandibular Lymph Nodes

MD2S3: Anatomy 203 (31 decks)

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