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==Overview==

==Overview==

 

The '''mandibular gland''' produces a '''merocrine''' secretion. It is generally smaller than the '''[[Parotid Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|parotid]]''' gland and is a moderately large gland in carnivores and herbivores. It is compact and located around the angle of the jaw.

The '''mandibular gland''' produces a '''merocrine''' secretion, which means it is a mixed gland - [[Serous Salivary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|serous]] and [[Mucous Salivary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|mucous]] secretions.

It is generally smaller than the '''[[Parotid Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|parotid]]''' gland and is a moderately large gland in carnivores and herbivores. It is compact and located around the angle of the jaw.

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'''.

==Innervation==

==Innervation==

The mandibular gland is innervated by the '''facial''' nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN VII]]) via the '''chordi tympanii''' of the '''trigeminal''' nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V]]).

The mandibular gland is innervated by the '''facial''' nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN VII]]) via the '''chordi tympanii''' and by  the '''trigeminal''' nerve ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V]]).

==Species Differences==

==Species Differences==

The mandibular gland in herbivores is larger and deeper.

The mandibular gland in herbivores is larger and deeper.

==Links==

 

|flashcards = [[Salivary Gland Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards]]

'''Test yourself with the [[Oral_Cavity_- Anatomy & Physiology_-_Flashcards#Salivary_Glands_Flashcards|Salivary Gland Flashcards]]'''

|powerpoints = [[Oral Cavity Histology resource|Oral cavity histology tutorial, which looks at salivary glands]]

 

|Vetstream = [https://www.vetstream.com/canis/search?s=salivary Salivary Gland Diseases]

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