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| + | ==Zygomatic Salivary Gland== | ||
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| + | *Only in carnivores | ||
| − | + | *Duct opens in vestibule on mucosal ridge by 4 or 5 orifices | |
| + | *Innervated by glossopharyngeal nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN IX]]) via trigeminal branch ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|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== | ==Histology== | ||
| − | + | *Tubulo-acinar gland | |
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| − | + | *Mainly [[Mucous Salivary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|mucosal]] cells (lighter stain) | |
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| − | + | *Few serous demilunes but minor contribution (darker stain) | |
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| + | ==Test yourself with the salivary gland flashcards== | ||
| − | + | [[Oral_Cavity_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology_-_Flashcards#Salivary_Glands_Flashcards|Salivary Gland Flashcards]] | |
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Zygomatic Salivary Gland
- Only in carnivores
- Duct opens in vestibule on mucosal ridge by 4 or 5 orifices
Histology
- Tubulo-acinar gland
- Mainly mucosal cells (lighter stain)
- Few serous demilunes but minor contribution (darker stain)