The submandibular gland, also called the mandibular salivary gland, is one of the three major salivary glands. It is paired at the angle of the mandible. Its excretory ducts open into the oral cavity to the left and right of the lingual frenulum. What is submandibular gland? Together with the parotid gland (glandula parotidea) and … Submandibular Gland: Structure, Function & Diseases
Salivary glands are exocrine glands that produce saliva. The purpose of the process is to facilitate the swallowing process. The salivary glands have other functions as well. Diseases of the glandulae salivariae are rather rare. What are salivary glands? Salivary glands are the exocrine glands of the body. They produce saliva, making it possible to … Salivary Gland: Structure, Function & Diseases
One of the numerous blood vessels in the human head, the sublingual artery originates in the lingual artery. It provides blood supply to the floor of the mouth as well as to the salivary glands. Isolated injuries to the sublingual artery can occur, among other things, during the piercing of a tongue piercing, although the … Sublingual Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
“Eat slowly and chew properly!” Every child is probably familiar with their mother’s admonishing saying, but why exactly is “chewing well” so important for the body? The answer is simple: proper digestion begins in the mouth, when amylases become active. What are amylases? The word “amylase” comes from the Greek word amylon, meaning “starch flour.” … Amylases: Function & Diseases
The submandibular ganglion is a collection of nerve cell bodies in the mandibular region. The ganglion interconnects parasympathetic nerve fibers in the course to the mandibular salivary glands and serves as a transit station for sympathetic fibers from the glands. Damage to the mandibular ganglion can interfere with salivary secretion from the sublingual and submandibular … Submandibular Ganglion: Structure, Function & Diseases
