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

Which arteries supply the submandibular gland?

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

How many surfaces does the parotid gland exhibit?

<p>3 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the parotid duct?

<p>About 5 cm long (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>8 to 20 (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the arterial supply of the sublingual gland?

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

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