Which of the following structure does not pass through the parotid gland ?
Facial aery does not pass within the parotid gland. Structures passing through parotid gland are: External carotid aery Retro-mandibular vein Sympathetic plexus Facial nerve Passes in the middle of gland Do not supply parotid gland Creates a surgical plane - Deep : Lymph node are less - Superficial : Lymph node are more
Facial aery
Facial nerve
Retromandibular vein
External carotid aery
Neck Triangles and parotid gland