Head And Neck

Parotid Gland: Anatomy, Innervation And Clinical Aspects Describe the development of the parotid gland briefly. Answer. It develops as a furrow/groove arising from the ectodermal lining of the stomodeum between the mandibular and maxillary arches at the site of the future lateral angle of the mouth. The ectodermal groove is converted into a tube. The anterior part … [Read more...] about Parotid Gland: Structure, Innervation and Clinical Aspects in Dentistry

Parotid Gland Comparative Microscopic Anatomy Describe the histological features of the parotid gland in brief. Answer. It is a compound tubuloalveolar gland and presents the following histological features. Connective tissue: The connective tissue (fibrous) septa divide the gland into lobes and lobules. Acini: Presence of a large number of serous … [Read more...] about Parotid Gland Comparative Microscopic Anatomy

The Digastric Muscle: Its Anatomy And Functions Revisited Submandibular region Question 1. Write a short note on the digastric muscle. Answer. This muscle lies above the hyoid bone in the submandibular region. It has two bellies – anterior and posterior. Digastric Muscle Origin Anterior belly: It is unipennate and arises from the digastric fossa of the … [Read more...] about The Digastric Muscle: Its Anatomy And Functions Revisited

Digastric Muscle List the relations of the posterior belly of the digastric muscle. Answer. Digastric Muscle Superficial relations Skin Superficial fascia Deep fascia Mastoid process Parotid gland Digastric Muscle Deep relations Transverse process of atlas crossed superficially by spinal accessory nerve. Both the internal and external carotid … [Read more...] about Digastric Muscle

Hyoglossus Muscle: Attachments And Function Enumerate the relations of the hyoglossus muscle. Answer. Hyoglossus Muscle Superficial relations From above to downwards, these are as follows: Lingual nerve with the submandibular ganglion suspended from it. Deep part of the submandibular gland and submandibular duct. Hypoglossal nerve and its venae … [Read more...] about Hyoglossus Muscle: Attachments And Function