Buccal Gland - Anatomy & Physiology

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Overview

Buccal Salivary Glands produce Mucous secretions in cheeks.

There are ventral and dorsal sections of the gland.

Species Differences

Canines

The dorsal part of the gland is the zygomatic salivary gland.

Ruminants

Possess a third section of the gland.