Facial Nerve and Parotid Gland Anatomy

Amit Kochhar; Babak Larian; Babak Azizzadeh

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2015.10.002

Facial Nerve and Parotid Gland Anatomy

Amit Kochhar
, Babak Larian
, Babak Azizzadeh

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Abstract

This article provides an overview of important anatomic and functional anatomy associated with the parotid gland and facial nerve for the practicing otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon, facial plastic surgeon, and plastic surgeon. The discussion includes the important anatomic relationships and physiology related to the parotid gland and salivary production. A comprehensive description of the path of facial nerve, its branches, and important anatomic landmarks also are provided.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	273-284
Number of pages	12
Journal	Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
Volume	49
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2015.10.002
State	Published - Apr 1 2016

Keywords

Facial nerve
Facial paralysis
Parotid gland
Parotidectomy
Salivary gland anatomy and physiology

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