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]]
==Histology==
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==[[Zygomatic Gland - Histology|Histology]]==
  
*Tubulo-acinar gland
 
 
*Mainly [[Mucous Salivary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|mucosal]] cells (lighter stain)
 
 
*Few serous demilunes but minor contribution (darker stain)
 
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==Test yourself with the salivary gland flashcards==
 
==Test yourself with the salivary gland flashcards==
  

Revision as of 16:39, 4 September 2010

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

Test yourself with the salivary gland flashcards

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