| MeSH Heading | Submandibular Gland |
|---|---|
| Tree Number | A03.556.500.760.812 |
| Tree Number | A10.336.779.812 |
| Tree Number | A14.549.760.812 |
| Scope Note | One of two salivary glands in the neck, located in the space bound by the two bellies of the digastric muscle and the angle of the mandible. It discharges through the submandibular duct. The secretory units are predominantly serous although a few mucous alveoli, some with serous demilunes, occur. (Stedman, 25th ed) |
| Entry Term | Submaxillary Gland |
| Allowable Qualifiers | AB AH BS CH CY DE EM EN GD IM IN IR ME MI PA PH PP PS RA RE RI SE SU TR UL US VI |
| Date of Entry | 19990101 |
| Unique ID | D013363 |
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