The parotid gland
A
Is related posteriorly to the sternocleidomastoid muscle
B
Receives secretomotor fibres from the glossopharyngeal nerve via the otic ganglion
C
Is separated from the submandibular gland by the sphenomandibular ligament
D
Is related anteriorly to the lateral pterygoid muscle
E
Has the external carotid artery running superficial to the facial nerve within its substance
Correct Answer: Is related posteriorly to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, Receives secretomotor fibres from the glossopharyngeal nerve via the otic ganglion
