Regarding the parotid gland, all are true except
Parotid gland is a serous salivary gland, but it lies in contact with the external carotid artery and its branches. It is separated from internal carotid artery by the posterior belly of digastric, stylohyoid and the styloid process.
Is a serous gland and is in direct contact with internal carotid artery
Possesses a deep lobe in contact with the external acoustic meatus
Envelops the branches of the facial nerve
Lies within the deep cervical fascia