what is the location of sub maxillary glands
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The second pair, the submaxillary glands, also called submandibular glands, are located along the side of the lower jawbone. The major duct of each (Wharton's duct) opens into the floor of the mouth at the junction where the front of the tongue meets the mouth's floor
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Exocrine GlandsAn organ that makes one or more substances, such as sweat, tears, saliva, or milk. Exocrine glands release the substances into a duct or opening to the inside or outside of the body.
Lymph NodesA rounded mass of lymphatic tissue that is surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue. Lymph nodes filter lymph (lymphatic fluid), and they store lymphocytes (white blood cells). They are located along lymphatic vessels. Also called lymph gland.
MandibleThe lower jaw bone holding the lower teeth.
Parotid GlandsThe largest of the three pairs of salivary glands. They lie on the sides of the face immediately below and in front of the ear.
SalivaThe watery fluid in the mouth made by the salivary glands. Saliva moistens food to help digestion and it helps protect the mouth against infections.
Salivary GlandsA gland in the mouth that produces saliva.Sublingual GlandsA salivary gland located under the tongue in the floor of the oral cavity.
TongueLarge muscle on the floor of the mouth that manipulates food for chewing and swallowing. It is the main organ of taste, and assists in forming speech sounds.
Lymph NodesA rounded mass of lymphatic tissue that is surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue. Lymph nodes filter lymph (lymphatic fluid), and they store lymphocytes (white blood cells). They are located along lymphatic vessels. Also called lymph gland.
MandibleThe lower jaw bone holding the lower teeth.
Parotid GlandsThe largest of the three pairs of salivary glands. They lie on the sides of the face immediately below and in front of the ear.
SalivaThe watery fluid in the mouth made by the salivary glands. Saliva moistens food to help digestion and it helps protect the mouth against infections.
Salivary GlandsA gland in the mouth that produces saliva.Sublingual GlandsA salivary gland located under the tongue in the floor of the oral cavity.
TongueLarge muscle on the floor of the mouth that manipulates food for chewing and swallowing. It is the main organ of taste, and assists in forming speech sounds.
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