Veins of the Parotid Gland

The parotid glands (OJS) are paired glands and budded glands located on the superficial fascia in the cheek area, opposite the molar tooth.

The parotid salivary glands are two symmetrical, large mixed glands that are richly supplied with blood and innervated. The parotid gland, OJS, is located deep between the muscles of the facial area. This formation is involved in the implementation of a mixed type of chewing movements and the formation of a large volume of secretion, which takes an active part in the antiseptic effect of the oral cavity, protecting tissues and maintaining homeostasis. The parotid glands include both serous and mucous parenchyma, between which the interstitium is located. This organ performs a number of important functions: intensive production of saliva, physical cleansing of the tongue, as well as providing the distal parts of the digestive tract with necessary microelements and vitamins. When the parotid formation is damaged in a person, a number of physiological processes are disrupted, so timely diagnosis of this pathological condition is a prerequisite for ensuring their full recovery.