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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | The zygomatic gland is found only in carnivores. The duct opens in a vestibule on the mucosal ridge by | + | 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 | + | 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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| − | + | ==Links== | |
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| − | + | Click here for the [[Oral_Cavity_- Anatomy & Physiology_-_Flashcards#Salivary_Glands_Flashcards|salivary gland flashcards]]. | |
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[[Category:Salivary Glands - Anatomy & Physiology]] | [[Category:Salivary Glands - Anatomy & Physiology]] | ||
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Revision as of 19:41, 29 December 2010
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 (CN IX) via the trigeminal branch (CN V).
Histology
The zygomatic gland is a tubulo-acinar gland, made up of mainly mucosal cells (lighter stain). There are a few serous demilunes but only a minor contribution (darker stain).
Links
Click here for the salivary gland flashcards.