Flashcards in Parotid Region Deck (6):
1
What muscle will the parotid gland/Stensen's duct penetrate?
the buccinator
2
What tooth will the parotic gland duct/Stensen's duct open near?
the second maxillary molar
3
What vein is formed within the parotid gland?
the retromandibular vein
4
Within the parotid gland what does the facial nerve form?
the facial nerve plexus
5
What are the branches of the facial nerve plexus?
temporal, zygomatic, buccal, marginal mandibular, and cervical branches
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