NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Your parotid glands are major salivary glands. You have two of them, and they’re located just in front of and below each ear. Like your other major salivary glands (submandibular and sublingual), your parotid glands produce saliva (spit) to keep your mouth lubricated, and to aid in chewing and digestion.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are 3 pairs of major salivary glands: Parotid glands–These are the two largest glands. One is located in each cheek over the jaw in front of the ears. Inflammation of one or more of these glands is called parotitis, or parotiditis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your salivary glands lubricate your mouth, help you swallow, aid in digestion and help protect your teeth against harmful bacteria. You have three major types of salivary glands, including your sublingual, submandibular and parotid.

Detailed explanation-4: -The parotid gland is located in the retromandibular fossa, anterior to the ear and sternocleidomastoid muscle. Parts of the superficial lobe cover the ramus of the mandible and the posterior part of the masseter muscle.