Question

Which of the following shows correct pairing for salivary glands in man?

• A. Parotid $\to$ Wharton's duct ; Submaxillary $\to$ Duct of Stensen ; Sublingual $\to$ Duct of Rivinus
• B. Parotid $\to$ Duct of Rivinus ; Submaxillary $\to$ Wharton's duct ; Subligual $\to$ Duct of Stensen
• C. Parotid $\to$ Duct of Rivinus ; Submaxillary $\to$ Wharton's duct ; Sublingual $\to$ Duct of Stensen
• D. Parotid $\to$ Duct of Stensen ; Sub maxillary $\to$ Wharton's duct ; Sublingual $\to$ Duct of Rivinus

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

The salivary juice from the glands to the oral cavity moves through the salivary duct. The parotid gland and the buccal mucosa is connected by the parotid duct (stensen duct). Submandibular duct (Wharton duct) connects the submandibular gland to the floor of the mouth. The sublingual gland drains through numerous small ducts all of which open into the floor of the mouth and are collectively termed the duct of Rivinus.

So, the correct answer is 'Parorid $\to$Duct of stensen, sub maxillary $\to$ Wharton's duct; sublingual $\to$ Duct of rivinus