Zygomatic Gland - Anatomy & Physiology

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ALIMENTARY SYSTEM
MAJOR SALIVARY GLANDS



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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