Sublingual Glands

Summary Information: Sublingual Glands

Sublingual Glands: The sublingual glands are one of a variety of salivary glands and exocrine glands. A pair of sublingual glands produces saliva needed for chewing and digestion. The sublingual glands are located in the front area of the floor of the mouth just under the tongue. The sublingual glands secrete saliva and the digestive enzyme amylase through the sublingual ducts, which drain into the Wharton's ducts or directly into the oral cavity under the tongue.

Conditions that afflict the sublingual glands include mumps, tumors, infections, salivary duct calculus and salivary gland neoplasm.

Closely Related Organs: Sublingual Glands

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Sublingual Glands:

• Saliva
• Amylase
• Salivary glands
• Mouth
• Chewing
• Digestion
• Exocrine glands
• Wharton's duct
• Sublingual ducts
• Tongue
• Digestive system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Sublingual Glands

The following conditions are related to the organ: Sublingual Glands:

• Mumps
• Salivary duct calculus
• Salivary gland neoplasm
• Tumor
• Infections

Other Names: Sublingual Glands

The following are other names for the organ: Sublingual Glands:

• Sublingual gland

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Sublingual Glands

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Sublingual Glands:

• Mouth pain
• Mouth swelling
• Pain with chewing
• Fever
• Malaise
• Dry mouth
• Drooling

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Sublingual Glands: Related Topics

• Sublingual
• Glands

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