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Parotid gland

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Parotid gland

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Parotid gland- Parts & Side Determination

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Parotid gland, infratemporal fossa and submandibular gland Head & Neck

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What is the Parotid Gland?

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Parotid Gland and Submandibular Triangle - Lymph Nodes

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. Each parotid is wrapped around the mandibular ramus, and secretes serous saliva through the parotid duct into the mouth, to facilitate mastication and swallowing and to begin the digestion of starches.
  • Structure 

  • Parotid gland swellings 

  • Clinical significance 

  • Infections 

  • Examination of the salivary gland