parotid main excretory duct

duct of parotid

The main excretory tubular canal that connects the parotid gland and the buccal mucosa and secretes a serous saliva into the vestibule of the oral cavity; it arises from the anterior surface of the gland, traversing the masseter muscle; the duct then pierces the buccinator muscle, moving medially, and opens out into the oral cavity near the second upper molar; saliva produced by acinar secretory cells in the glandular body flows sequentially through the intercalated ducts, striated ducts, and excretory ducts.

Type Muscle
Parent Structure parotid gland excretory duct
Latin Name duct of parotid
FMA ID 10420

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the parotid main excretory duct?
The main excretory tubular canal that connects the parotid gland and the buccal mucosa and secretes a serous saliva into the vestibule of the oral cavity; it arises from the anterior surface of the gland, traversing the masseter muscle; the duct then pierces the buccinator muscle, moving medially, a
What is the Latin name for the parotid main excretory duct?
The Latin name for the parotid main excretory duct is duct of parotid.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.