Human Anatomy
Parotid regionInnervation of parotid gland and related structures :
the auriculotemporal nerve ,
great auricular nerve C2 and C3
stylomandibular ligament. It separates the parotid gland from the submandibular gland.
Arterial supply : external carotid artery & its terminal branchesVenous drainage : into the retro-mandibular vein .
Lymph drainage: into the parotid & then into the deep cervical lymph nodes .