<prompt> Not TRUE statement regarding parotid gland isare?Deep lobe contains deep lymphaticsDivided into superficial and deep lobes by facial nerveParotid duct opens opposite to the second upper molarEctodermal in origin  <response>: Ans. is a i.e., Deep lobe contains deep lymphatics Development:Parotid gland is the first salivary gland to appear, in early 6 week.It is ectodermal in origin and develops from the buccal epithelium just lateral to the angle of mouthStructures emerging from parotidThe following structures emerge from the parotid gland:Anterior border:Parotid duct3 Terminal branches of facial nerve:The zygomatic and buccal branches: toward the temporal region, eyelids and cheek, respectively.Mandibular branch : Run along the body of the mandibletowards the mouthApex:5th terminal branch of facial nerve: Cervical branch continues into the neck to platysma.Anterior posterior divisions of retromandibular veinPosterior border:Posterior auricular nervePosterior auricular aeryPosterior auricular veinAlong base:superficial temporal aerytemporal branch of facial nerveAuriculotemporal nerveSTRUCTURES WITHIN GLAND:Aeries:External carotid aery enters through posteromedial surfaceMaxillary aerySuperficial temporal vesselPosterior auricular aeryVeins:The retromandibular veins Facial NerveParotid Duct Stensons ductThe duct turns opens into the vestibule of the mouth gingivo- buccal vestibule opposite the crown of the upper 2nd molar toothNerve supply:PARASYMPATHETIC:auriculo temporal nerveSYMPTHETIC SUPPLY- plexus around the external carotid aery.SENSORY NERVES: auriculotemporal nerve, except for parotid fascia overlying skin which are innervated by Great auricular nerve C2, C3. 