Salivary Glands Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 salivary glands
A
Parotid
Submandibular
Sublingual
2
Q
Where is the stensen’s duct?
A
Opens into the mouth by the upper second molars
3
Q
Where is the parotid gland?
A
Lies partly outside and inside the Ramus of the mandible infront of the ear
4
Q
What is the largest gland?
A
Parotid
5
Q
Where is the submandibular gland?
A
Posterior region of the floor of the mouth
6
Q
Where is the sublingual gland?
A
Lies floor of the mouth but more forward than submandibular
Causes calculus behind lower centrals
