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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
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