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Zygomatic Gland - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Zygomatic Salivary Gland==
*Only in carnivores
*Duct opens in vestibule on mucosal ridge by 4 or 5 orifices
*Innervated by glossopharyngeal nerve ([[Nervous System - CNS - Anatomy & Physiology#Innervation - Cranial Nerves|CN IX]]) via trigeminal branch ([[Nervous System - CNS - Anatomy & Physiology#Innervation - Cranial Nerves|CN V]])
[[Image:Salivary Glands Dog.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Salivary Glands Labelled (Dog) - Copyright C.Clarkson and T.F.Fletcher University of Minnesota]]
==Histology==
*Tubulo-acinar gland
*Mainly [[Mucous Salivary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|mucosal]] cells (lighter stain)
*Few serous demilunes but minor contribution (darker stain)