Wk 3 - Parotid Gland Flashcards
Where does the parotid gland come out in the oral cavity?
Across from the upper 7
What is found on the parotid duct?
Accessory parotid gland
What structures can be found on the surface of the parotid gland?
Parotid lymph nodes
What blood vessels run through the parotid gland?
Superficial temporal artery and vein
What does the superficial temporal artery supply?
Blood to side of the head
What muscle is found deep to the parotid gland?
Masseter
What nerve passed through the parotid gland?
Facial nerve (it branches within the parotid gland)
What are the branches of the facial nerve and what do they supply?
- Temporal - muscles in forehead area and upper part of orbicularis oculi
- Zygomatic - lower part of orbicularis oculi
- Buccal branches - muscles going into the lip
- Mandibular branch - muscles of lower lip
- Cervical branch - platysma
Describe the facial vein
Has a straight course and starts near the angle of the eye, goes straight down and leaves just in front of masseter muscle
(deep to facial nerve branches)
What branches does the facial artery give off?
Superior labial branch to upper lip and inferior labial branch to the lower lip
What kind of course does the facial artery take and why?
A twisted course to allow the mandible to move but still maintain blood supply to the face
