Difference between revisions of "Mandibular Gland - Anatomy & Physiology"
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*Innervated by facial nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN VII]]) via chordi tympanii of trigeminal ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V]]) | *Innervated by facial nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN VII]]) via chordi tympanii of trigeminal ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V]]) | ||
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Revision as of 16:35, 4 September 2010
Mandibular Salivary Gland
- Merocrine secretion
- Generally smaller than the parotid gland
- It is a moderately large gland in carnivores
- It is a large gland in herbivores
- Compact
- Located around angle of jaw
- Mandibular duct runs ventral to mucous membrane of floor of oral cavity, close to frenulum of tongue
- Duct opens at sublingual caruncle
Histology
Species Differences
Carnivores
- Mainly mucous secretion in dog and cat
- Oval shape in canid
Herbivores
- Larger and deeper