parotid gland anatomy

parotid gland parotid gland anatomy parotid gland the largest of three main salivary glands in our oral cavity weight – 14-28 grams contributes 60-65% of total salivary volume shaped as irregular, wedge unilobed structure anatomical relations the facial nerve (cn vii), external carotid artery, retromandibular vein all pierce the parotid gland drains via the parotid duct of stensen accessory parotid gland related superiorly to the duct two major ducts arising from the parotid gland unite within the substance of the organ to form the parotid duct of stensen . the parotid duct is approximately 7 cm x 3 mm long and leaves the superior part of the anteromedial surface of the gland. it passes horizontally over the surface of the …

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