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Buccal gland within the bucinator muscle

  • Emma R. Lesser (Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane University School of Medicine) ;
  • Arada Chaiyamoon (Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane University School of Medicine) ;
  • R. Shane Tubbs (Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane University School of Medicine) ;
  • Joe Iwanaga (Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane University School of Medicine)
  • Received : 2023.08.29
  • Accepted : 2023.11.20
  • Published : 2024.03.31
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Abstract

There are major and minor salivary glands that aid in the digestive process. Major glands are discrete and exist in predictable locations; minor salivary glands are more widespread and usually found dispersed in the mucosa of the mouth. Glands have their own contractile abilities, which allow them to secrete products without the assistance of vasculature or skeletal, or smooth muscle. This study will describe a cadaveric histological specimen in which an ectopic buccal gland was embedded within bucinator muscle fibers. Potential causes and explanations for this finding will be discussed, as well.

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Acknowledgement

The authors sincerely thank those who donated their bodies to science so that anatomical research could be performed. Results from such research can potentially increase mankind's overall knowledge that can then improve patient care. Therefore, these donors and their families deserve our highest gratitude [15].

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