Anatomy of Parotid Glands :
- These are the largest of all salivary gland.
- They are present infront below and behind the
auricle.
- Each gland is pyramidal in shape with a base which
is directed above in close contact with the ear and an apex which is directed
below and extends into the neck.
- The gland has 3 borders, Anterior border, Posterior
and medial border.
- It has 3 surfaces, superficial, anteromedial and
posteromedial surface.
- Within the gland 3 importan structures are present
facial nerve, retromandibular vein, External parotid artery.
- The secretions of the glands pass through the
parotid duct which opens into the oral cavity opposite to the upper second
molar tooth.
- The parotid duct is also called as stensens duct.
- Arterial supply : Superficial temporal and maxillary
arteries.
- Nerve supply : Auriculo temporal nerve.
- Lymphatic Drainage : Superficial parotid group of
lymph nodes.
Applied Anatomy :
It a
viral infection called as mumps, the parotid gland is inflamed and enlarged. It
is a very painful condition. The patient will not be able to open his mouth.
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