salivary glands Flashcards
How many pairs of salivary glands are there and what are they?
3
parotid
submandibular
sublingual
What type of saliva does the parotid salivary gland produce?
Serous saliva
Which is the largest salivary gland?
Parotid
is the parotid salivary gland encapsulated?
yes- 2 lobes
What is the location of the parotid salivary gland?
Extends from the zygomatic arch to the angle of the mandible anterior to the ear.
What does the parotid salivary gland sit between?
The skin and the masseter muscle
What is the location of the superficial lobe of the parotid salivary gland?
subcutaneous, anterior to the external ear, between skin and masseter muscle
What is the location of the deep lobe of the parotid gland?
Inferior to the external ear, posterior to ramus of the mandible
How much of the total salivary volume is produced by the parotid salivary gland?
25%
How long is the stenson’s duct?
about 5cm
What is another name for the Stenson’s duct?
The parotid duct.
Where is the Stenson’s duct located?
superficial to the masseter muscle, pierces the buccinator.
Where does the Stenson’s duct open?
On the buccal mucosa usually opposite the maxillary second molar.
What does the parotid papilla mark?
The opening of the Stenson’s duct
What is the duct of the parotid salivary gland?
The Stenson’s duct
What important anatomical structures does the parotid salivary gland enclose? (4)
- External Carotid Artery
- Retromandibular vein
- Facial nerve
- Auriculotemporal nerve
What is the arterial supply to the parotid salivary gland?
ECA
What is the venous drainage of the parotid salivary gland?
Retromandibular vein
What is the secretomotor (sympathetic and parasympathetic) supply of the parotid salivary gland?
sympathetic- Superficial cervical ganglion
parasympathetic- Glossopharyngeal nerve
What is the sensory innervation of the parotid salivary gland?
Auriculotemporal nerve
What is the lymphatic drainage of the parotid salivary gland?
Deep parotid lymph nodes
What are the two modes of extra-oral examination of the parotid salivary gland?
- Visual examination
- Palpation (bilateral)