GLANDS OF HEAD AND NECK – Quick Revison Notes

HEAD AND NECK IMPORTANT QUICK NOTES

๐Ÿ” INTRODUCTION:ย 

  • The head and neck region houses vital exocrine and endocrine glands that regulate saliva, hormones, tears, and more.

  • These glands are important not only for physiology but also in clinical practice โ€“ think of swelling near the ear (parotitis), dry mouth, or thyroid nodules!

1. Salivary Glands

โžก๏ธ Major Salivary Glands