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parotid gland

glandula parotidea

The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands. It is found wrapped around the mandibular ramus, and it secretes saliva through Stensen's duct into the oral cavity, to facilitate mastication and swallowing. [WP,unvetted].

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Tipo Gland
Estrutura pai serous gland
Nome latino glandula parotidea
FMA ID 59790

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the parotid gland?

The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands. It is found wrapped around the mandibular ramus, and it secretes saliva through Stensen's duct into the oral cavity, to facilitate mastication and swallowing. [WP,unvetted].

What is the Latin name for the parotid gland?

The Latin name for the parotid gland is glandula parotidea.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:59790 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001831 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.