Difference between revisions of "Zygomatic Gland - Anatomy & Physiology"
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*Duct opens in vestibule on mucosal ridge by 4 or 5 orifices | *Duct opens in vestibule on mucosal ridge by 4 or 5 orifices | ||
| − | *Innervated by glossopharyngeal nerve ([[ | + | *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== | ==Histology== | ||
Revision as of 15:57, 14 August 2009
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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)