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What is the name of the salivary gland that is near the ear?

The salivary gland near the ear is called the parotid gland. It is the largest salivary gland in the human body and is located in front of and just below each ear.


What are the names of salivary glands found anterior to the ear?

The salivary gland located anterior to the ear is the Parotid Gland.The parotid glands


The largest of the salivary glands is which one?

The largest of the salivary glands is the parotid gland. The parotid gland comes in a pair and functions to aid in swallowing by secreting saliva.


Parotid gland is located where?

The parotid gland is located in front of and just below the ear, extending down towards the jawbone. It is the largest salivary gland in the body and plays a role in producing saliva to help with the digestion of food.


There is severe pain when drinking cold can this be caused by a salivary gland infection?

If the pain is located in the jaw or neck with radiation to the ear it may be caused by a blocked salivary duct.


Is the parotid salivary gland located in the anterior triangle of the neck?

Yes, the parotid salivary gland is located in the lateral aspect of the face, just below and in front of the ear. It is not located within the anterior triangle of the neck, which is defined by the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the midline of the neck, and the inferior border of the mandible.


What empties into the oral cavity at the level of the second upper molar?

The parotid duct empties into the oral cavity at the level of the second upper molar. It carries saliva from the parotid salivary gland located near the ear to the mouth, where it helps with digestion and lubrication of food.


Can the parotid gland secrete outside the ear?

The parotid gland secretes amylase which helps to break down starches in the first stages of mastication. It is located anterior to the ear, but doesn't participate in ear function.


Where is the parotoid gland located?

behind the ear


Why do i have Pain around the ear and salivary gland?

It could more than likely be an ear infection or a strain in the muscles near the ear and mouth, but if the pain persists and/or you experience other symptoms, contact your physician right away.


What is parsolene gland?

There is no gland called parsolene, instead there are Bartholin's glands located on opening of a vagina. There are also parotid glands located in front of each ear.


What part of the body will you find the salivary glands?

Answer : located under the jaw,under the tongue,and just anterior to the ears.There are three groups of salivary glands. The most important are the Parotid Glands which sit just in front of the ear. There are three salivary glands in the mouth region too. The Submandibular glands (one each side) sit beneath and beind the mandible. The Sublingual gland (only one) sits beneath the tongue.