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The parotid duct is formed when several interlobular ducts, the largest ducts inside the parotid gland, join.It emerges from the parotid gland. It runs forward along the lateral side of the masseter muscle for around 7 cm. [2] In this course, the duct is surrounded by the buccal fat pad.
total parotidectomy - total removal of the deep part of the parotid gland. Typically performed if neoplasm is affecting deep part of parotid gland. [5] Surgeon tries to remove the gland apart from the facial nerve, yet dissecting all branches of the facial nerves. [5] This method can be done using the transcervical surgical approach. [1]
The parotid fascia is described as consisting of an outer leaf and an inner leaf that are formed by a split of the deep cervical fascia: the outer leaf represents parotideomasseteric fascia and extends superiorly to the zygomatic arch; the parotid fascia is said to be considered the parotid capsule where it covers the gland while anteriorly to ...
- It splits at lower border of submandibular gland into superficial and deep layers;which attach to lower body of body of mandible and mylohyoid line of mandible - It splits at lower pole of parotid gland into superficial and deep layers; superficial layer attaches to zygomatic arch and forms parotido-masseteric fascia after blending with ...
The parotid gland is a major salivary gland in many animals. In humans, the two parotid glands are present on either side of the mouth and in front of both ears . They are the largest of the salivary glands.
The parotid fascia (or parotid capsule [1]) is a tough [2] fascia enclosing the parotid gland. [1] [2] [3] It has a superficial layer and a deep layer. [1] Current scientific knowledge regards the superficial layer to be continuous with the fascia of the platysma, and the deep layer to be derived from the deep cervical fascia. [1]
The transverse facial artery is given off from the superficial temporal artery before that vessel leaves the parotid gland; running forward through the substance of the gland, it passes transversely across the side of the face, between the parotid duct and the lower border of the zygomatic arch, and divides into numerous branches, which supply the parotid gland and parotid duct, the masseter ...
The SML is pierced by the mylohyoid nerve (a branch of the inferior alveolvar nerve) and the accompanying mylohyoid artery and vein. [3] Any remaining space between the SML and mandible is taken up by the parotid gland. [3] Between the SML and the pharynx are situated adipose tissue, and a pharyngeal vein. [1]