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==Zygomatic Salivary Gland==
  
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.
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*Duct opens in vestibule on mucosal ridge by 4 or 5 orifices
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*Innervated by glossopharyngeal nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN IX]]) via trigeminal branch ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V]])
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[[Image:Salivary Glands Dog.jpg|thumb|right|150px|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 they form only a minor contribution (darker stain).
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*Tubulo-acinar gland
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*Mainly [[Mucous Salivary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|mucosal]] cells (lighter stain)
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|powerpoints = [[Oral Cavity Histology resource|Histology of the salivary glands, see part 2]]
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*Few serous demilunes but minor contribution (darker stain)
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==Test yourself with the salivary gland flashcards==
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[[Oral_Cavity_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology_-_Flashcards#Salivary_Glands_Flashcards|Salivary Gland Flashcards]]
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Revision as of 15:33, 31 August 2010

ALIMENTARY SYSTEM
MAJOR SALIVARY GLANDS



Zygomatic Salivary Gland

  • Only in carnivores
  • Duct opens in vestibule on mucosal ridge by 4 or 5 orifices
  • Innervated by glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) via trigeminal branch (CN V)
Salivary Glands Labelled (Dog) - Copyright C.Clarkson and T.F.Fletcher University of Minnesota

Histology

  • Tubulo-acinar gland
  • Mainly mucosal cells (lighter stain)
  • Few serous demilunes but minor contribution (darker stain)



Test yourself with the salivary gland flashcards

Salivary Gland Flashcards