Parotid duct - Wikipedia
The parotid duct or Stensen duct is a salivary duct. It is the route that saliva takes from the major salivary gland, the parotid gland, into the mouth. [1] It opens into the mouth opposite the second upper molar tooth.
Stensen’s Duct - Radiology In Plain English
2023年12月26日 · Stensen’s duct, a key element in our oral anatomy, plays an essential role in saliva secretion. Understanding its function, common conditions, and the importance of oral hygiene can help in maintaining overall oral health.
Parotid duct: Anatomy, location and function - Kenhub
2024年3月7日 · The parotid duct, also known as the Stensen duct, is the 5-7 cm long salivary duct of the parotid gland. It is formed within the parotid gland from two main tributaries and then exits the gland from its anteromedial surface.
Parotid Gland: Anatomy, Function, Location & Definition - Cleveland Clinic
Your parotid gland connects to a tube (called Stensen’s duct) that carries saliva to your mouth, releasing near your upper molar teeth. Your sublingual and submandibular glands connect to a tube (called Wharton’s duct) that transports saliva to the floor of your mouth (under your tongue).
Parotid duct | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
2024年10月30日 · The parotid duct, also known as Stensen duct, drains saliva from the parotid gland into the oral cavity.
Parotid gland: Anatomy, innervation and clinical aspects - Kenhub
2023年8月3日 · Parotid duct (Stensen Duct) Two major ducts arising from the parotid gland unite within the substance of the organ to form the parotid duct of Stensen. The parotid duct is approximately 7 cm x 3 mm long and leaves the superior …
Anatomy, Head and Neck, Salivary Glands - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年5月29日 · Stensen’s duct, the main excretory duct of the PG, projects from the anterior portion of the gland over the masseter. In its trajectory, it pierces the buccinator muscle to open into the oral cavity at the level of the buccal mucosa of the second maxillary molar [4].
The Parotid Gland - Position - Vasculature - TeachMeAnatomy
2024年8月29日 · The secretions of the parotid gland are transported to the oral cavity by the Stensen duct. It arises from the anterior surface of the gland, traversing the masseter muscle. The duct then pierces the buccinator, moving medially. It opens out into the oral cavity near the second upper molar.
Stensen’s duct | anatomy | Britannica
Each gland’s major duct (Stensen’s duct) opens in the rear of the mouth cavity near the second upper molar. The second pair, the submaxillary glands, also called submandibular glands, are located along the side of the lower jawbone.
Parotid Duct - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Stensen's duct is formed from several large interlobular ducts inside the gland. Keeping the second superior molar tooth as the landmark, its orifice can be observed at the parotid papilla, which lies in the vestibule of the mouth between the cheek and the gums.