GENERAL HISTOLOGY

TONGUE MIXED SALIVARY GLAND

SALIVARY GLAND

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
These are salivary glands located just medial to the mandible on each side of the face.
A
Parotid ducts
B
Parotid glands
C
Submandibular glands
D
Sublingual glands
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The submandibular gland is in the posterior portion of the submandibular triangle, which is formed by the body of the mandible superiorly, the anterior belly of the digastric muscle medially, and the posterior belly of the digastric muscle inferiorly and laterally.

Detailed explanation-2: -Parotid glands–These are the two largest glands. One is located in each cheek over the jaw in front of the ears. Inflammation of one or more of these glands is called parotitis, or parotiditis.

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