Difference between revisions of "Zygomatic Gland - Anatomy & Physiology"
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*Innervated by glossopharyngeal nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN IX]]) via trigeminal branch ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V]]) | *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]] | [[Image:Salivary Glands Dog.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Salivary Glands Labelled (Dog) - Copyright C.Clarkson and T.F.Fletcher University of Minnesota]] | ||
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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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| + | *Few serous demilunes but minor contribution (darker stain) | ||
==Test yourself with the salivary gland flashcards== | ==Test yourself with the salivary gland flashcards== | ||
Revision as of 17:13, 10 December 2010
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)