Zygomatic Gland - Anatomy & Physiology

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)

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