TONGUE MIXED SALIVARY GLAND
SALIVARY GLAND
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These are tubes that transverses the buccal (cheek) region and enters the oral cavity just posterior to the upper second molar. They secretes saliva from the parotid gland.
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Parotid ducts
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Submandibular gland
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Submandibular ducts
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Sublingual ducts
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The parotid gland is located in the retromandibular fossa, anterior to the ear and sternocleidomastoid muscle. Parts of the superficial lobe cover the ramus of the mandible and the posterior part of the masseter muscle.
Detailed explanation-2: -Your parotid gland connects to a tube (called Stensen’s duct) that carries saliva to your mouth, releasing near your upper molar teeth. Your sublingual and submandibular glands connect to a tube (called Wharton’s duct) that transports saliva to the floor of your mouth (under your tongue).
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