Submandibular Glands Anatomy Quiz

Where are the submandibular glands located?

Which muscle does the deep part of the submandibular gland lie on?

What is the name of the duct that drains the submandibular gland?

Which nerve is in close relation to the deep part of the submandibular gland?

Which anatomical structure does the submandibular duct enter?

Which of the following statements correctly describes the lobes of the submandibular glands?

Which anatomical structure is NOT closely associated with the submandibular glands?

What is the most likely route for a saliva secretion from the submandibular glands to reach the oral cavity?

Which muscle borders the deep part of the submandibular gland?

Which branch of the facial nerve might be found close to the submandibular glands?

Submandibular Glands

Paired salivary glands within the submandibular space
Located between the digastric muscles, extending upwards deep to the mandible
Comprised of a larger superficial and a smaller deep lobe, continuous around the posterior border of the mylohyoid muscle
The deep part of the gland lies on the hyoglossus muscle, adjacent to the lingual nerve
Drained by a single submandibular duct (Wharton's duct) emerging from its deep surface into the anterior floor of the mouth at the sublingual papilla.

Anatomical Relationships:

Lingual nerve: Located in close proximity to the deep part of the gland
Hypoglossal nerve: Also in close proximity to the gland
Anterior facial vein: In relation to the gland
Facial artery: Located near the gland
Marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve: Associated with the gland

Submandibular Glands

Paired salivary glands located in the submandibular space, situated between the digastric muscles and extending upwards under the mandible.
Composed of a larger superficial lobe and a smaller deep lobe, joined around the posterior border of the mylohyoid muscle.
The deep portion of the gland sits on the hyoglossus muscle, close to the lingual nerve.
Drained by a single duct, the submandibular duct (Wharton's duct), which originates from the deep surface of the gland and enters the anterior floor of the mouth at the sublingual papilla.
Important anatomical relationships include the lingual nerve, hypoglossal nerve, anterior facial vein, facial artery, and marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve.

Test your knowledge on the anatomy of submandibular glands. This quiz covers key features, anatomical relationships, and relevant structures associated with these important salivary glands. Sharpen your understanding of their location and function in the oral cavity!