Parotid Gland Anatomy

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Match the structures with their descriptions:

Parotid gland = Largest of three paired salivary glands Parotid sheath = Tough unyielding capsule derived from deep cervical fascia Facial nerve = Divides the parotid gland into superficial and deep lobes Mandible = Bone behind which the parotid gland lies

Match the locations with the correct anatomical structures they are related to:

External auditory meatus = Location of the parotid gland apex Ramus of the mandible = Location behind which the parotid gland lies Zygomatic arch = Related to the base of the parotid gland Sternocleidomastoid muscle = Location in front of which the parotid gland lies

Match the characteristics with the correct anatomical features:

Irregular shape = Feature of the parotid gland Subcutaneous lateral surface = Describes the flat surface of the parotid gland Superficial and deep lobes = Divided by the facial nerve within the parotid gland Fatty tissue between lobes = Provides flexibility to the parotid gland

Match the actions with their effects on the parotid gland:

Accommodate motion of mandible = Function that requires flexibility in the parotid gland Enclosed within tough capsule = Provides support and protection to the parotid gland Derived from deep cervical fascia = Composition of the parotid sheath Enclosed below external auditory meatus = Positioning of the parotid gland in relation to ear canal Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with their meanings related to the parotid gland anatomy:

Serous acini = Main component of the parotid gland Deep hollow = Location where the parotid gland lies Apex = Posterior location in relation to mandible angle Base related to zygomatic arch = Positioning of one part of the parotid gland Signup and view all the answers

Match the following salivary glands with their sizes:

Parotid gland = Largest of three paired salivary glands Submandibular gland = Second largest of three paired salivary glands Sublingual gland = Smallest of three paired salivary glands Minor salivary glands = Distributed throughout the oral cavity Signup and view all the answers

Match the following anatomical features with their descriptions in relation to the parotid gland:

Parotid sheath = Tough unyielding capsule derived from the deep cervical fascia Facial nerve = Divides the parotid gland into superficial and deep lobes Zygomatic arch = Related to the base of the parotid gland External auditory meatus = Location of the parotid gland's apex Signup and view all the answers

Match the following structures with their locations relative to the parotid gland:

Ramus of the mandible = Located behind the parotid gland Sternocleidomastoid muscle = Located in front of the parotid gland Mandible angle = Location of the parotid gland's apex Zygomatic arch = Related to the base of the parotid gland Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their compositions in the parotid gland:

Serous acini = Mainly composed in the parotid gland Fatty tissue = Provides flexibility between lobes in the parotid gland Fascia = Forms the tough capsule around the parotid gland Glandular tissue = Composes most of the volume in a healthy parotid gland Signup and view all the answers

Match the following locations with their relation to the parotid gland's position:

Deep hollow below external auditory meatus = Where the parotid gland lies Posterior to angle of mandible = Location of the apex of the parotid gland Behind sternocleidomastoid muscle = Position in front of the parotid gland In front of zygomatic arch = Base related position of the parotid gland Signup and view all the answers