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Anatomy and Conditions of Parotid Gland by habiba220130 is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The parotid gland is located below the external acoustic meatus and is surrounded by various structures including the parotid duct and facial nerve. It has a serous secretion and receives blood supply from the external carotid artery, with nerve supply including both parasympathetic and sympathetic fibers. Clinical conditions such as parotitis can occur due to infections like the mumps virus, leading to painful swelling of the gland.

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