0 under the mandible (= the bone in the part of the face that moves when the mouth is opened): --
the submandibular gland
Further, because the secretory cells are of both serous and mucous types, the submandibular gland is a mixed gland, though it is mostly serous.
The fibers of the chorda tympani travel with the lingual nerve to the submandibular ganglion.
Submandibular lymph nodes and prescapular lymph nodes become enlarged.
Submandibular ganglion visible at bottom left, but not labeled.
Sometimes the term submaxillary space is used synonymously with submandibular space.
These factors all promote slowing and stasis of saliva in the submandibular duct, making the formation of an obstruction with subsequent calcification more likely.
Examples of where it can be found include the parotid gland and submandibular gland.
They are found in the submandibular gland and the parotid gland.
