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Mandibular Gland - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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The '''mandibular duct''' runs ventral to the mucous membrane of the floor of the [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]], close to the '''frenulum''' of the [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]]. The duct opens at the '''sublingual caruncle'''.
The '''mandibular duct''' runs ventral to the mucous membrane of the floor of the [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]], close to the '''frenulum''' of the [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]]. The duct opens at the '''sublingual caruncle'''.
==Histology==
*Tubulo-acinar gland
*[[Mucous Salivary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Mucous]] cells (stain lighter)
*[[Serous Salivary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Serous]] demilunes (stain darker)
*Demilunes secrete into lumen by canaliculi between mucous cells
==Innervation==
==Innervation==