Right Submandibular Gland (Glandula submandibularis dexter)
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Anatomy
The right submandibular gland produces approximately 65–70% of resting basal saliva, innervated by parasympathetic secretomotor fibers from the chorda tympani (CN VII) via the submandibular ganglion.
Clinical notes
Surgical excision of the submandibular gland requires identification and preservation of the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve, lingual nerve, and hypoglossal nerve.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right Submandibular Gland?
The right submandibular gland produces approximately 65–70% of resting basal saliva, innervated by parasympathetic secretomotor fibers from the chorda tympani (CN VII) via the submandibular ganglion.
Why is the Right Submandibular Gland clinically important?
Surgical excision of the submandibular gland requires identification and preservation of the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve, lingual nerve, and hypoglossal nerve.
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