Submandibular gland
Submandibular Gland
The Submandibular Gland (pronunciation: sub-man-dib-u-lar gland) is one of the major salivary glands in the human body. It is located beneath the lower jaw, hence the name 'submandibular', which is derived from the Latin words 'sub' meaning 'under' and 'mandibula' meaning 'jawbone'.
Function
The primary function of the Submandibular Gland is the production and secretion of saliva, which aids in the process of digestion. It produces around 70% of the saliva present in the mouth at rest.
Anatomy
The Submandibular Gland is a paired gland, with one located on each side of the lower jaw. Each gland is encapsulated in a fibrous tissue and is divided into two lobes, the superficial and the deep lobe, by the mylohyoid muscle.
Clinical Significance
Diseases of the Submandibular Gland include sialolithiasis, sialadenitis, and neoplasms. Sialolithiasis is the formation of stones within the gland, while sialadenitis is the inflammation of the gland. Neoplasms are abnormal growths that can be benign or malignant.
See Also
References
External Links
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Submandibular gland
- Wikipedia's article - Submandibular gland
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