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Oct 26, 2016 · This document provides information on salivary glands: - It defines salivary glands as exocrine glands that secrete saliva into the oral cavity. Major salivary glands include the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.
Aug 9, 2017 · M. madhusudhan reddy. Salivary glands are divided into major and minor glands. The major glands are the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. The parotid gland is the largest and is a serous gland located below and in front of each ear.
Nov 20, 2019 · This document provides an overview of salivary glands, including their classification, anatomy, development, structure, ductal system, blood supply, innervation, and clinical considerations. It describes the major salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands) and minor salivary glands.
SALIVARY GLANDS- PPT. SALIVARY GLANDS. PAROTID GLAND. SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND. SUBLINGUAL GLAND. I Interlobular excretory duct 2 Interlobular connective 3 Adipose cells (intralobular) 4 Small interlobular excretory duct (emptying into larger duct) 5 Serous acini 14 Myoepithelial cell 15 Secretory granules Serous acinus 7 Striated ducts 8 ...
The document provides an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the salivary glands. It discusses the major salivary glands - the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. For each gland it describes the location, structure, duct system, blood supply, innervation, and functions.
The document discusses the anatomy and clinical examination of salivary glands. It describes the classification, anatomy, and clinical examination of the parotid and submandibular salivary glands. The parotid gland is the largest salivary gland located below and in front of the ear.
Aug 9, 2014 · Salivary glands: Salivary glands are glands that open or secrete into the oral cavity. Most are small glands in the submucosa or mucosa of the oral epithelium lining the tongue, palate, cheeks, and lips, and open into the oral cavity directly or via small ducts.
Oct 30, 2023 · The salivary glands are exocrine glands which produce a digestive fluid called saliva. They are accessory organs of the digestive system and are positioned in the head, in and around the oral cavity and secrete their salivary contents into the mouth. The salivary glands are divided into the major and minor salivary glands:
Jan 13, 2016 · Salivary glands – anatomy and physiology | PPT. Jan 13, 2016 • Download as PPTX, PDF •. 184 likes • 35,102 views. Dr. Saurabh Roy. Follow. Detailed anatomy and physiology of major and minor salivary glands including applied aspects and various pathologies. Read more. 1 of 93. Download now. Salivary glands – anatomy and physiology.
Jul 23, 2014 · There are three major pairs of salivary glands that differ in the type of secretion they produce: • parotid glands - produce a serous, watery secretion. • submaxillary (mandibular) glands - produce a mixed serous and mucous secretion. • sublingual glands - secrete a saliva that is predominantly mucous in character.
