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?

Anterior end of the deep part of the gland Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which arteries supply the submandibular gland?

Lingual and facial arteries Signup and view all the answers

How many surfaces does the parotid gland exhibit?

3 Signup and view all the answers

How long is the parotid duct?

About 5 cm long Signup and view all the answers

Where does the parotid duct penetrate?

The buccinator muscle of the cheek and pierces the buccal mucosa Signup and view all the answers

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

Opposite the upper second molar tooth Signup and view all the answers

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

Facial nerve Signup and view all the answers

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

Close to the frenulum Signup and view all the answers

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

8 to 20 Signup and view all the answers

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

Stimulation of saliva production Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of the sublingual gland?

Both serous and mucous acini, with mucous acini predominating Signup and view all the answers

What is the arterial supply of the sublingual gland?

Sublingual and submental arteries Signup and view all the answers

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

Toward the submandibular nodes and the deep cervical lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers