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Stomatognathic System > Mouth > Salivary Glands > Submandibular Gland
Digestive System > Gastrointestinal Tract > Mouth > Salivary Glands > Submandibular Gland
Tissues > Exocrine Glands > Salivary Glands > Submandibular Gland

Preferred term

Submandibular Gland  

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Entry terms

  • Glands, Submaxillary
  • Gland, Submaxillary
  • Submaxillary Gland
  • Submaxillary Glands

Scope note

  • One of two salivary glands in the neck, located in the space bound by the two bellies of the digastric muscle and the angle of the mandible. It discharges through the submandibular duct. The secretory units are predominantly serous although a few mucous alveoli, some with serous demilunes, occur. (Stedman, 25th ed)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D013363

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