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What other name is the parotid duct known as?
Stenson's duct
What is another name for the parotid duct?
Stensen's duct is another name for the parotid salivary gland duct
What is the function of the Stensen's duct?
Stensen's duct, also known as the parotid duct, is responsible for carrying saliva from the parotid gland to the mouth, specifically the inside of the cheek. It plays a key role in the production and delivery of saliva for digestion and oral health.
Where does parotid gland empty?
The parotid gland empties saliva into the mouth through the parotid duct, also known as Stensen's duct. This duct opens into the mouth near the second upper molar tooth.
What are the names of salivary glands found anterior to the ear?
The salivary gland located anterior to the ear is the Parotid Gland.The parotid glands
What gland empties into the the upper regions of the oral cavity?
The parotid gland empties saliva into the upper regions of the oral cavity, near the second upper molars. This is done through the parotid duct, also known as Stensen's duct.
The opening of the what is located in the buccal mucosa just opposite the maxillary second molar?
Parotid salivary gland duct, also called Stenson's duct.
Can the parotid gland secrete outside the ear?
The parotid gland secretes amylase which helps to break down starches in the first stages of mastication. It is located anterior to the ear, but doesn't participate in ear function.
What empties into the oral cavity at the level of the second upper molar?
The parotid duct empties into the oral cavity at the level of the second upper molar. It carries saliva from the parotid salivary gland located near the ear to the mouth, where it helps with digestion and lubrication of food.
By what other name is the parotid duct known?
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In the dental term what is a stensen's duct?
Stenson's duct is the fluid tract of the parotid salivary gland. Its opening is found on each side of the mouth adjacent to the maxillary (upper) second molars on the cheek.
Which salivary gland has an opening because of a high elevation of mucous membrane?
The salivary gland with an opening due to a high elevation of the mucous membrane is the parotid gland. Its duct, known as Stensen's duct, opens into the oral cavity at the parotid papilla, which is a small elevation located near the second upper molar. This elevation helps facilitate the secretion of saliva into the mouth.
