Submandibular Gland
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The submandibular glands (or submaxillary glands) are salivary glands located beneath the floor of the mouth. They secrete saliva into the oral cavity to facilitate mastication and swallowing.
Oral Anatomy
References
Naudin C., Grumbach N., Larousse Médical, 3ième édition, Paris, 2003.
Marcovitch H., Black's Medical Dictionary, 41st edition, London, 2005.
Leikin J. B., Lipsky M. S., Complete Medical Encyclopedia, First edition, New York, 2003.
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (www.wikipedia.org).
Last update: 28th of August 2008.



