Surgical excision of parotid gland endangers which of the following structures ________?
AExternal carotid artery, auriculotemporal nerve, facial nerve
BMotor nerve of the muscles of mastication
CHypoglossal nerve
DLesser occipital nerve and spinal accessory nerve
Correct answer
A. External carotid artery, auriculotemporal nerve, facial nerve
Explanation
The correct answer is External carotid artery, auriculotemporal nerve, facial nerve.