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This image shows the 3 main salivary glands. | This image shows the 3 main salivary glands. | ||
The Sublingual and Submandibular glands are supplied by the Facial Nerve (7th Cranial Nerve); the Parotid gland is supplied by the Glossopharyngeal Nerve (9th Cranial Nerve). | The Sublingual and Submandibular glands are supplied by the Facial Nerve (7th Cranial Nerve); the Parotid gland is supplied by the Glossopharyngeal Nerve (9th Cranial Nerve). | ||
In addition to these 3, there are more than 800 minor salivary glands spread out throughout the oral mucosa. These minor gsalivary glands are supplied by the Facial Nerve. | In addition to these 3, there are more than 800 minor salivary glands spread out throughout the oral mucosa. These minor gsalivary glands are supplied by the Facial Nerve. | ||
It is worth noting that in the region of 65-70% of saliva in the mouth is produced by the submandibular glands, even though as you can clearly see in the image, they are much smaller than the parotid glands. | It is worth noting that in the region of 65-70% of saliva in the mouth is produced by the submandibular glands, even though as you can clearly see in the image, they are much smaller than the parotid glands. | ||
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Signs & Symptoms[edit | edit source]
- sensation of dryness/stickiness in the mouth
- burning sensation in the mouth
- tongue “sticking” causing difficulty in speaking
- difficulty moving food in mouth when eating, especially dry food such as bread
- increased sores/mouth ulcers
Anatomy
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This image shows the 3 main salivary glands.
The Sublingual and Submandibular glands are supplied by the Facial Nerve (7th Cranial Nerve); the Parotid gland is supplied by the Glossopharyngeal Nerve (9th Cranial Nerve).
In addition to these 3, there are more than 800 minor salivary glands spread out throughout the oral mucosa. These minor gsalivary glands are supplied by the Facial Nerve.
It is worth noting that in the region of 65-70% of saliva in the mouth is produced by the submandibular glands, even though as you can clearly see in the image, they are much smaller than the parotid glands.
