The parotid gland

Is related posteriorly to the sternocleidomastoid muscle

Receives secretomotor fibres from the glossopharyngeal nerve via the otic ganglion

Is separated from the submandibular gland by the sphenomandibular ligament

Is related anteriorly to the lateral pterygoid muscle

Has the external carotid artery running superficial to the facial nerve within its substance

The parotid gland Correct Answer Is related posteriorly to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, Receives secretomotor fibres from the glossopharyngeal nerve via the otic ganglion

Bissoy MCQ Team

Aug 26, 2023

MS
Anatomy
Head & neck
Parotid gland

The parotid gland

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