Question

Find the location(s) of salivary glands from the options given below.

• A. In the lower jaw
• B. Below the tongue
• C. In the cheeks
• D. In the upper jaw

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A

In the lower jaw

B

Below the tongue

C

In the cheeks

Humans have three pairs of salivary glands:

1. Parotid gland - These are located at the back of the mouth, in front and below the ears.

2. Sublingual gland - These are located on the floor of the mouth, beneath the tongue.

3. Submaxillary or submandibular gland - These are located at the back of the mouth, on each side of the face beneath and in front of the lower jaw.