With inspection of the mouth and buccal mucosa, Stensen's duct can be seen on the:
A. Underside of the tongue
B. Buccal mucosa opposite the lower molars
C. Buccal mucosa opposite the upper molars
D. Soft palate
ANS: C
In examination of the mouth, use a tongue depressor to displace the lips and cheeks. Inspect areas of the buccal mucosa that are not otherwise visible, including the sites of the Stensen's and Wharton's ducts. Stenson's duct of the parotid gland, which releases saliva, is located on the upper buccal mucosa opposite the molars.
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