gustatory gland

posterior deep lingual gland

A serous salivary gland which resides adjacent to the moats surrounding the circumvallate papillae in the posterior one-third of the tongue, anterior to the terminal sulcus.

Type Gland
Parent Structure serous gland
Latin Name posterior deep lingual gland
FMA ID 293448

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the gustatory gland?
A serous salivary gland which resides adjacent to the moats surrounding the circumvallate papillae in the posterior one-third of the tongue, anterior to the terminal sulcus.
What is the Latin name for the gustatory gland?
The Latin name for the gustatory gland is posterior deep lingual gland.

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