Parotid gland

In the mouth this fetal pig has teeth in place, which I was surprised to see. The pig is an omnivore. Identification of the tongue was obvious. This is attached by a membrane. There are three main salivary glands. The parotid gland which is the largest of the salivary glands. The parotid gland lies ventral to the pinna or external ear. It is somewhat triangularly…

population, 30 to 40% get swollen parotid salivary glands, with most of the rest being asymptomatic or having only respiratory problems. Around 60% of patients have asymptomatic meningitis, with up to 15% progressing to…

The facial nerve innervates the lacrimal gland by way of the greater petrosal nerve, which are parasympathetic nerve fibers (Curry,2017). Motor nerve fibers innervate the stapedius muscle within the middle ear (Curry,2017). Sensory nerve fibers then innervate the tongue for taste via the chorda tympani (Curry,2017) The chorda tympani also innervates the salivary glands in the sublingual and submandibular areas (Curry). Then, the facial nerve exits the cranium…

each year. Salivary gland cancer is a cancer that forms in tissues of the salivary gland. The salivary glands are classified as major and minor. The major salivary gland consist of the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. The minor gland includes small mucus-secreting glands located throughout the palate, nasal and oral cavity.[1] Salivary gland cancer is rare, with 2% of head and neck tumors forming in the salivary glands, the majority in the parotid.[2]. Salivary gland neoplasms…

Sialodenitis (Parotitis) Parotitis, or sialadenitis, is an inflammatory reaction of the parotid gland caused by bacterial, viral, fungal, or mycobacterial penetration. The infection originates with retrograde migration of oral cavity flora through Stensen’s duct. Stasis of saliva, ductal obstruction, decreased stimulation of saliva (anorexia), decreased mastication, and poor oral hygiene contribute to retrograde migration. Chronic illnesses, recent surgical procedures, hypovolemia (diarrhea,…

Mumps is a contagious disease that is caused by a virus. It is transmitted from person to person through saliva, nasal secretions, and close personal contact. Mumps primarily affect the parotid glands or the salivary glands. The hallmark symptom of the mumps is swollen and tender salivary glands under the ears on one or both sides. Other symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite. Symptoms typically appear 16-18 days after the infection, but this period can…

On average, the incubation period for mumps is 16 to 18 days but ranges from 12 to 25 days.3 A classic feature of mumps is pain and swelling of the parotid salivary glands. Parotitis, or inflammation of the parotid glands, is usually bilateral but can be unilateral, especially early in disease progression.4 When fully inflamed, the swollen parotid gland may obstruct palpation of the jawbone in front of the ear. Swelling most commonly appears on day two of infection and lasts five to seven days.…

their hands, or coughing, and sneezing. The condition affects the salivary glands also called the Parotid glands. These glands are responsible for producing saliva. There are three sets of salivary glands on each side of the face which are located behind the ear. Mumps are best known for puffy cheeks and a swollen jaw. Most symptoms of mumps include: muscle aches, headache, fever, tiredness, and swollen or tender salivary glands under the ears on one or both sides. The symptoms of mumps usually…

at the edge which is called papillae. Also, many different types of glands were observed in oral cavity. Three major glands(Figure 3, Figure 4) were found during dissection which were the parotid gland, the mandibular gland, and the sublingual gland. The parotid gland was found under the ear which produces saliva and amylase. The mandibular gland was salivary gland that helps to bind food together into a bolus. The sublingual gland opens bottom of the…

pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The accessory digestive organs include; The tongue, teeth, salivary glands, liver, gall bladder, and the pancreas 2. Which organs of the digestive system come in contact with food, and what are some of their digestive functions? Mouth is used for ingestion of food. Saliva produced by salivary glands, helps in the early digestion of carbohydrate and fat by enzymes amylase and lipase. Pharynx helps in muscular propulsion of…