19 Questions
What is the second largest salivary gland?
Submandibular gland
Where does the submandibular gland lie?
Adjacent to the posterior body of mandible
What are the ducts of the sublingual glands called?
Bartholin's ducts
Which imaging technique is considered the gold standard for studying the ductal morphology of salivary glands?
Sialography
What is the main indication for using sialography?
Chronic sialadenitis unrelated to sialolithiasis
Which imaging technique helps in guiding the exact site of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) in suspected salivary gland lesions?
High-resolution ultrasonography (HRUS)
Which cross-sectional study has an upper hand over CT in demonstrating the extent of lesion and their perineural/meningeal spread?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
What is the medical term for salivary gland stones?
Sialolithiasis
Which condition is characterized by inflammation and enlargement of one or more of the salivary glands?
Sialadenitis
What does sialadenitis manifest as?
Pain, tenderness, redness, and gradual, localized swelling of the affected area
What is the superior surface on which the sublingual gland lies adjacent to?
The mylohyoid muscle
What is the composition of the parotid gland?
Adipose and glandular tissues in nearly equal proportions
What is the length of Stensen’s duct?
5 cm
Where does Stensen’s duct open?
Opposite the second upper molar tooth
Which gland drains into Warthon’s duct?
Submandibular gland
What runs through the parotid gland?
Branch of facial nerve
Which artery divides into maxillary and superficial temporal arteries within the parotid gland?
Terminal branch of external carotid artery
Where does the retromandibular vein lie?
Posterior to the facial nerve
What are the lobes of Stensen’s duct?
Learn about the composition and characteristics of salivary glands, with a focus on the parotid gland. This quiz covers imaging techniques and features of the major and minor salivary glands.
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