THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PANCREAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
These are salivary glands located inferior to the tongue.
A
Parotid ducts
B
Parotid glands
C
Submandibular glands
D
Sublingual glands
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The sublingual glands lie inferolateral to the tongue, below the mucosa of the floor of the mouth, and above the mylohyoid muscle. Sublingual tissue is palpable behind the mandibular canines.

Detailed explanation-2: -Submandibular glands–These two glands are located just under both sides of the lower jaw and carry saliva up to the floor of the mouth under the tongue. Sublingual glands–These two glands are located just under the front most area of the floor of the mouth.

Detailed explanation-3: -The parotid glands are a pair of mainly serous salivary glands located below and in front of each ear canal, draining their secretions into the vestibule of the mouth through the parotid duct.

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