submandibular gland

glandula submandibularis

Either of the paired compound tubuloalveolar (aka tubuloacinar) major salivary glands composed of both serous and mucous secretory cells and situated beneath the mandible.

Type Gland
Parent Structure major salivary gland
Latin Name glandula submandibularis
FMA ID 55093

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the submandibular gland?
Either of the paired compound tubuloalveolar (aka tubuloacinar) major salivary glands composed of both serous and mucous secretory cells and situated beneath the mandible.
What is the Latin name for the submandibular gland?
The Latin name for the submandibular gland is glandula submandibularis.

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