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?

<p>In the sublingual fossa above the anterior part of the mylohyoid line (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is related laterally to mylohyoid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>On the side of the frenulum of the tongue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Stylomandibular ligament (C)</p> 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?

<p>Lingual nerve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Triangular (A)</p> 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?

<p>Hyoglossus muscle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the action that elevates the hyoid bone?

<p>Elevation of the hyoid bone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The inferior alveolar nerve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Lingual nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the submandibular ganglion?

<p>Submandibular region on the lateral surface of hyoglossus muscle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many ducts does the sublingual salivary gland have?

<p>20 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Plexus around the facial artery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Submandibular ganglion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the posterior border of the sublingual gland?

<p>Anterior border of the hyoglossus muscle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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