Visceral systems
Submandibular gland
Glandula submandibularis
- System
- Visceral systems
- Side
- Left and right
- Part of
- Major salivary glands
DescriptionUnreviewed
The paired submandibular glands (historically known as submaxillary glands) are major salivary glands located beneath the floor of the mouth.
They each weigh about 15 grams and contribute some 60–67% of unstimulated saliva secretion; on stimulation their contribution decreases in proportion as the parotid secretion rises to 50%.
The average length of the normal human submandibular salivary gland is approximately 27mm, while the average width is approximately 14.3mm.
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Names
- Latin
- Glandula submandibularis
- English
- Submandibular gland
- French
- Glande submandibulaire
- Spanish
- Glándula submandibular
- Portuguese
- Glândula submandibular