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| + | ==Zygomatic Salivary Gland== | ||
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| + | *Only in carnivores | ||
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| + | *Duct opens in vestibule on mucosal ridge by 4 or 5 orifices | ||
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| + | *Innervated by glossopharyngeal nerve ([[Nervous System - CNS - Anatomy & Physiology#Innervation - Cranial Nerves|CN IX]]) via trigeminal branch ([[Nervous System - CNS - Anatomy & Physiology#Innervation - Cranial Nerves|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== | ||
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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) | ||
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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)