Anatomy of the Parotid Gland
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Anatomy of the Parotid Gland

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What is the shape of the parotid gland?

  • Oval
  • Triangular
  • Circular
  • Rectangular (correct)

    • What is the shape of the parotid gland?

  • Circular
  • Rectangular (correct)
  • Triangular
  • Oval

    • Where does the parotid duct open?

  • Lateral surface of face
  • Parotid papilla in the buccal vestibule (correct)
  • Base of the ear
  • Medial aspect of mandible

    • What path does the parotid duct take after leaving the gland?

    <p>Passes on the cheeks, pierces into buccal vestibule to end on parotid papillae opposite to 3rd upper cheek tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the parotid duct open?

    <p>Parotid papilla in the buccal vestibule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What path does the parotid duct follow after leaving the gland?

    <p>Medial aspect of mandible, then around its vascular notch to gain the lateral surface of face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the parotid duct open?

    <p>Parotid papilla in the buccal vestibule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the parotid gland?

    <p>Rectangular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What path does the parotid duct follow after leaving the gland?

    <p>Medial aspect of mandible, around its vascular notch, to the lateral surface of face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Parotid Gland

    • The parotid gland is irregularly shaped.

    Parotid Duct

    • The parotid duct opens in the mouth, opposite the second upper molar tooth.
    • After leaving the gland, the parotid duct crosses the masseter muscle and then pierces the buccinator muscle before opening into the oral cavity.

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    Test your knowledge of the location, structure, and function of the parotid gland in the human body with this quiz.

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