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What nerves gives sensory innerveration to the parotid gland?
Auriculotemporal nerve
What gives parasympathetic innervation to the parotid gland?
Glossopharyngeal nerve (Otic ganglion -> auriculotemporal)
What gives sympathetic innervation to the parotid gland?
External carotid plexus (via superior cervical ganglion)
What gives parasympathetic innervation to the submandibular and sublingual nerves?
Chorda tympani (VII)
What gives sympathetic innervation to the submandibular and sublingual nerves?
External carotid plexus
What structures pass through the parotid gland?
Facial nerve, retromandibular vein, external carotid artery, auriculotemporal nerve, superficial temporal artery
The submandibular gland wraps around which structure?
Mylohyoid muscle
The parotid duct comes out where?
2nd maxillary molar (piercing the buccinator)
Where is the submandibular duct located?
Passes anteriorly and opens up on the sublingual caruncle
Where is the sublingual duct located?
Numerous ducts open on the floor of the cavity
What type of saliva does the parotid gland produce?
Serous
What type of saliva does the submandibular gland produce?
Mixed in a 3:2 ratio
What type of saliva does the sublingual gland produce?
Mucinous
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