The parotid gland is a major salivary gland in many animals. source
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. source
In humans, the two parotid glands are present on either side of the mouth and in front of both ears.
The two parotid glands are the largest of the salivary glands. source
The two parotid glands 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. source
Each parotid is wrapped around the mandibular ramus, and secretes serous saliva through the parotid duct into the mouth.
Each parotid gland lies behind the mandibular ramus and in front of the mastoid process of the temporal bone. source
Each parotid gland lies behind the mandibular ramus and in front of the mastoid process of the temporal bone.
The parotid gland can be felt on either side, by feeling in front of each ear, along the cheek, and below the angle of the mandible. source
The parotid gland can be felt on either side, by feeling in front of each ear, along the cheek, and below the angle of the mandible.
The parotid gland is roughly wedge-shaped when seen from the surface. source
The parotid gland is roughly wedge-shaped when seen from the surface.
The parotid duct, a long excretory duct, emerges from the front of each gland, superficial to the masseter muscle. source
The parotid duct, a long excretory duct, emerges from the front of each gland, superficial to the masseter muscle.
The parotid gland has two ends — superior end in the form of small superior surface and an inferior end (apex). source
The parotid gland has two ends — superior end in the form of small superior surface and an inferior end (apex).
Though the parotid gland is the largest, it provides only 25% of the total salivary volume source
Though the parotid gland is the largest, it provides only 25% of the total salivary volume
The parotid gland also secretes salivary alpha-amylase (sAA), which is the first step in the decomposition of starches during mastication. source
The parotid gland also secretes salivary alpha-amylase (sAA), which is the first step in the decomposition of starches during mastication.
The parotid salivary glands appear early in the sixth week of prenatal development and are the first major salivary glands formed. source
The parotid salivary glands appear early in the sixth week of prenatal development and are the first major salivary glands formed.
Inflammation of one or both parotid glands is known as parotitis. source
Inflammation of one or both parotid glands is known as parotitis.
The most common cause of parotitis glands is mumps. source
The most common cause of parotitis glands is mumps.
Tuberculosis and syphilis can cause granuloma formation in the parotid glands. source
Tuberculosis and syphilis can cause granuloma formation in the parotid glands.
About 80% of tumors of the parotid gland are benign. source
About 80% of tumors of the parotid gland are benign.
Around 20% of parotid gland tumors are malignant, with the most common tumors being mucoepidermoid carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma source
Around 20% of parotid gland tumors are malignant, with the most common tumors being mucoepidermoid carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma
