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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 four or five orifices. It is innervated by the '''glossopharyngeal nerve''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN IX]]) via the trigeminal branch. | The zygomatic gland is found only in carnivores. The duct opens in a vestibule on the mucosal ridge by four or five orifices. It is innervated by the '''glossopharyngeal nerve''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN IX]]) via the trigeminal branch. | ||
| + | [[Image:Salivary Glands Dog.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Salivary Glands Labelled (Dog) - Copyright C.Clarkson and T.F.Fletcher University of Minnesota]] | ||
==Histology== | ==Histology== | ||
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|powerpoints = [[Oral Cavity Histology resource|Histology of the salivary glands, see part 2]] | |powerpoints = [[Oral Cavity Histology resource|Histology of the salivary glands, see part 2]] | ||
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Revision as of 09:57, 21 June 2011
Overview
The zygomatic gland is found only in carnivores. The duct opens in a vestibule on the mucosal ridge by four or five orifices. It is innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) via the trigeminal branch.
Histology
The zygomatic gland is a tubulo-acinar gland, made up of mainly mucosal cells (lighter stain). There are a few serous demilunes but they form only a minor contribution (darker stain).
| Zygomatic Gland - Anatomy & Physiology Learning Resources | |
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 Test your knowledge using flashcard type questions |
Salivary glands |
 Selection of relevant PowerPoint tutorials |
Histology of the salivary glands, see part 2 |