Which structure is NOT found in the floor of the mouth (FOM) above the mylohyoid muscle?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify a structure that is absent in the floor of the mouth, specifically above the mylohyoid muscle. This is a question related to anatomy and oral structures.
Answer
The submandibular gland is not found above the mylohyoid muscle.
The submandibular gland is not found above the mylohyoid muscle.
Answer for screen readers
The submandibular gland is not found above the mylohyoid muscle.
More Information
The submandibular gland is located beneath the mylohyoid muscle, while structures such as the sublingual gland are located above it.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the sublingual and submandibular glands, as they both are salivary glands and located near each other. Remember that the submandibular gland is below the mylohyoid muscle.
Sources
- Anatomy, Head and Neck, Mylohyoid Muscle - StatPearls - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Anatomy, Head and Neck, Sublingual Gland - StatPearls - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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