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MUSCLES OF FACIAL EXPRESSION

Dr. Claudia M. Diaz


Cell Biology & Anatomy, School of Medical Sciences
PAROTID GLAND
•  2
•  largest of salivary glands
•  On ramus of mandible, anterior to ear
•  Facilitates mastication and swallowing
•  Wedge-shaped
•  Facial nerve and eternal carotid artery
pass through
•  Inflamamtion = parotitis - mumps
PAROTID GLAND

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