Anatomy

Parotid Region

The region of the face on either side, around the PAROTID GLAND.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The region of the face on either side, around the PAROTID GLAND.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Region, Parotid

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Aspects Covered

16 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, diagnostic imaging, embryology, growth & development, injuries, innervation, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, virology.

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History Note

2003

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Tree Number

  1. A01.456w.505w.750

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NLM Classification

WE 705

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Parotid Region. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D035421. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D035421
  2. Parotid Region. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70196451