Sublingual Gland Anatomy
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Which nerve supplies the presynaptic parasympathetic secretomotor fibers to the submandibular gland?

  • Facial nerve (correct)
  • Lingual nerve
  • Chorda tympani nerve
  • Hypoglossal nerve

    • What is the main site of calculus formation in the salivary glands?

  • Parotid gland
  • Submandibular gland (correct)
  • Sublingual gland
  • All of the above

    • Which structure lies between the sublingual gland and the genioglossus muscle?

  • Lingual nerve
  • Submandibular duct (correct)
  • Mylohyoid muscle
  • Sublingual gland

    • What is the origin of the submandibular duct?

    <p>Anterior end of the deep part of the gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of calculus formation in the submandibular gland?

    <p>A tense swelling below the body of the mandible that reduces in size between meals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which arteries supply the submandibular gland?

    <p>Lingual and facial arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many surfaces does the parotid gland exhibit?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is the parotid duct?

    <p>About 5 cm long</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the parotid duct penetrate?

    <p>The buccinator muscle of the cheek and pierces the buccal mucosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the parotid gland's duct opening?

    <p>Opposite the upper second molar tooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerve divides the parotid gland into superficial and deep lobes?

    <p>Facial nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the sublingual gland in relation to the frenulum of the tongue?

    <p>Close to the frenulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the number of sublingual ducts that open into the mouth?

    <p>8 to 20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the parasympathetic secretomotor supply to the sublingual gland?

    <p>Stimulation of saliva production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of the sublingual gland?

    <p>Both serous and mucous acini, with mucous acini predominating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the arterial supply of the sublingual gland?

    <p>Sublingual and submental arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the lymphatic vessels of the sublingual gland?

    <p>Toward the submandibular nodes and the deep cervical lymph nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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