Submandibular/Sublingual Glands

Question 1

The submandibular gland wraps around what other structure in the submandibular fossa?

Answer 1

Posterior boarder of the mylohyoid

Question 2

What are the two parts of the subandibular gland?

Answer 2

1) Superficial part

2) Deep part

Question 3

Where does the superficial part of the submandibular gland lie?

Answer 3

Within the submandibular triangle in teh submandibular fossa

Question 4

Where does the deep part of the submandibular gland lie?

Answer 4

Superior to the mylohyoid muscle

Question 5

How long is the submandibular duct?

Answer 5

5cm

Question 6

Where does the submandibular duct open to?

Answer 6

into the oral cavity on the sublingual caruncle

Question 7

Where is the sublingual caruncle located?

Answer 7

lateral to the frenulum of the tongue

Question 8

What is the nerve innervation of the submandibular gland?

Answer 8

Parasynpathetic fibers from the facial nerve (CN VII) wia the submandibular ganglion

Question 9

Which of the major salivary glands is the smallest?

Answer 9

Sublingual

Question 10

Where does the sublingual gland lie?

Answer 10

superior to the mylohyoid muscle within the sublingual fossa

Question 11

T/F: The sublingual gland empties through the sublingual caruncles

Answer 11

False: it empties into the floor of the mouth by 12 short ducts located along the sublingual fold

Question 12

What is the nerve innervation of the sublingual gland?

Answer 12

Parasympathetic fibers from the facial nerve (CN VII) via the submandibular ganglion