THE SALIVARY GLANDS 



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situated below and in front of the ear. They are the largest of 

 the salivary glands. Their ducts, which are about one eighth of 

 an inch in diameter, open into the mouth through the cheek, just 

 opposite the second molar teeth of the upper jaw. 



The submaxillary glands (Lat. sub, under ; and maxilla, a 

 jaw) are about the size of plums. They are situated beneath 

 the lower jaw, one on each side. The ducts of these glands open 

 into the mouth under the tip of the tongue, and may be easily seen 

 by means of a looking-glass. 



Fig. 95. The Salivary Glands. 



One side of the lower jaw has been removed, and the face dissected, in order to show the 

 salivary glands of the right side. 



The outlines of the sublingual glands (Lat. sub, under ; and 

 lingua, the tongue) may also be seen by means of a looking-glass. 

 They are no larger than almonds, are situated on each side of the 

 bridle, forming ridges between the tongue and the gums of the 

 lower jaw, and are covered only by mucous membrane. Each of 



