apL6 - saliva, salivary glands, digestive system

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  • describe the position of the parotid gland (largest salivary gland):
    sits between the posterior border of ramus and mastoid process below external auditory meatus.
    lies on the surface of masseter muscle
    parotid duct pierces the buccinator muscle and buccal pad of fatty tissue and opens at the parotid papilla which is usually opposite upper second molar.