Anatomy of the Submandibular Gland

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What nerve is the submandibular duct hooked by?

Hypoglossal nerve

Inferior alveolar nerve

Mandibular nerve

Lingual nerve (correct)

What is the location of the deep part of the submandibular gland?

On the lateral surface of the hyoglossus (correct)

Below the lingual nerve and the submandibular ganglion

On the medial surface of the hyoglossus

Above the hypoglossal nerve and its vena commitants

What is the length of the submandibular duct?

10cm

7cm

5cm (correct)

3cm

What is the location of the sublingual gland?

In the sublingual fossa above the anterior part of the mylohyoid line Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship of the deep part of the submandibular gland to the mylohyoid muscle?

It is related laterally to mylohyoid Signup and view all the answers

Where does the submandibular duct open in the floor of the mouth?

On the side of the frenulum of the tongue Signup and view all the answers

What is the boundary that separates the submandibular gland from the parotid gland?

Stylomandibular ligament Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is NOT related to the superficial surface of the superficial part of the submandibular gland?

Lingual nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the superficial part of the submandibular gland in cross-section?

Triangular Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles is related to the deep medial surface of the superficial part of the submandibular gland?

Hyoglossus muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the action that elevates the hyoid bone?

Elevation of the hyoid bone Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is NOT an extension of the submandibular gland?

The inferior alveolar nerve Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is responsible for the sensory supply of the submandibular and sublingual glands?

Lingual nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the submandibular ganglion?

Submandibular region on the lateral surface of hyoglossus muscle Signup and view all the answers

How many ducts does the sublingual salivary gland have?

20 Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the sympathetic nerve supply of the submandibular and sublingual glands?

Plexus around the facial artery Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve does the parasympathetic fibers relay in to supply the submandibular and sublingual glands?

Submandibular ganglion Signup and view all the answers

What is the posterior border of the sublingual gland?

Anterior border of the hyoglossus muscle Signup and view all the answers