1. What are the bony & muscular landmarks that define the parotid region?

2. What is the function of the parotid gland, and how does the parotid gland connect to the oral cavity?

3. What structures are within and/or deep to the parotid gland?

4. What nerve provides innervation to the parotid gland (consider source, ganglion, and terminal branch)?

5. What are the boundaries and contents of the submandibular triangle?

6. Which nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the submandibular gland (consider source, ganglion, and terminal branch)?

7. What is the function of the submandibular gland, and how does the submandibular gland connect to the oral cavity?

8. What are potential problems/pathologies involving the major salivary glands?

Background Videos

Parasympathetic Nervous System Part 1 (3:07)

Parasympathetic Nervous System Part 2 (4:06)

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