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Correct. The arrow points to the masseter muscle. The parotid duct passes anterior to the masseter then pierces buccinator to open into the oral cavity at a papilla opposite the 2nd upper molar tooth (Stensen's duct).
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Parotid duct passes anteriorly (superficially)
QuestionChoice
Incorrect. The arrow points to the masseter muscle. The parotid duct passes anterior to the masseter then pierces buccinator to open into the oral cavity at a papilla opposite the 2nd upper molar tooth (Stensen's duct).
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Parotid duct passes inferiorly
QuestionChoice
Incorrect. The arrow points to the masseter muscle. The parotid duct passes anterior to the masseter then pierces buccinator to open into the oral cavity at a papilla opposite the 2nd upper molar tooth (Stensen's duct).
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Parotid duct pierces the labelled structure
QuestionChoice
Incorrect. The arrow points to the masseter muscle. The parotid duct passes anterior to the masseter then pierces buccinator to open into the oral cavity at a papilla opposite the 2nd upper molar tooth (Stensen's duct).
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Parotid duct passes superiorly
QuestionChoice
Incorrect. The arrow points to the masseter muscle. The parotid duct passes anterior to the masseter then pierces buccinator to open into the oral cavity at a papilla opposite the 2nd upper molar tooth (Stensen's duct).
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Parotid duct passes posteriorly (deeply)
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Muscles of mastication
Topic
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Head and neck anatomy
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Head and neck anatomy
Which of the following correctly describes the anatomical relation between the parotid duct and the labelled duct?

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