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Zygomatic Gland - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Zygomatic Salivary Gland==
==Overview==
The zygomatic gland is found only in carnivores. The duct opens in a vestibule on the mucosal ridge by 4 or 5 orifices. It is innervated by the '''glossopharyngeal nerve''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN IX]]) via the trigeminal branch ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V]]).
[[Image:Salivary Glands Dog.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Salivary Glands Labelled (Dog) - Copyright C.Clarkson and T.F.Fletcher University of Minnesota]]
==Histology==
==Histology==
The zygomatic gland is a tubulo-acinar gland, made up of mainly [[Mucous Salivary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|mucosal]] cells (lighter stain). There are a few serous demilunes but only a minor contribution (darker stain).
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