Head And Neck

Tongue: Anatomy, Muscles, Neurovasculature And Histology Describe the development of the tongue in brief and correlate the nerve supply of the tongue with its development. Answer. The tongue develops in the floor of the primitive pharynx from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th pharyngeal arches. The epithelium, muscles, and connective tissue of the tongue develop as … [Read more...] about Tongue: Anatomy, Muscles, Neurovasculature And Histology

What Is A Tongue Tie? Give the embryological basis of tongue-tie. Answer. The tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) occurs when the frenulum linguae is overdeveloped and extends up to the tip of the tongue. The overdevelopment of frenulum linguae occurs due to the incomplete separation of the tongue from the floor of the primitive mouth by alveololingual sulcus. … [Read more...] about What Is A Tongue Tie?

Mumps: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments Describe the parotid gland under the following headings: External features, Relations, Nerve supply and Applied anatomy. Answer. Parotid Gland External features The parotid gland is the largest salivary gland (weight: 25 g) located in the parotid region. It resembles a three-sided inverted pyramid and presents … [Read more...] about Mumps: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Parotid Gland: Anatomy, Function, Location & Definition Write a short note on the parotid capsule. Answer. It is a facial capsule that encloses the parotid gland. It is derived from the investing layer of the deep cervical fascia. At the lower end of the gland, the fascia splits into superficial and deep laminae to enclose the gland. The superficial lamina is … [Read more...] about Parotid Gland: Anatomy, Function, Location & Definition

The Parotid Duct: Structure, Course, And Clinical Significance Question 1. Enumerate the structures present within the parotid gland. Answer. From superficial to deep, these are as follows: Deep parotid lymph nodes Facial nerve Retromandibular vein External carotid artery Question 2. Write a short note on the parotid duct (Stensen’s … [Read more...] about The Parotid Duct: Structure, Course, And Clinical Significance