Anatomy, function, and evaluation of the salivary glands

Abstract

Embryology of the salivary glands and their associated structures Detailed anatomy of the parotid, submandibular, sublingual, and minor salivary glands, including nervous innervation, arterial supply, and venous and lymphatic drainage Histology and organization of the acini and duct systems within the salivary glands Physiology and function of the glands with respect to the production of saliva Considerations when taking a patient's history The intra- and extraoral aspects of inspection and palpation during a physical examination © 2007 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.