Submaxillary Gland

The Submaxillary Gland is the next largest; it lies in a recess just inside the angle of the mandible. It lies on the mylohyoid muscle and posteriorly is in contact with the sterno-mastoid muscle.

Wharton's duct

The duct (Wharton's) leaves the deep surface of the gland and passing forwards beneath the mylohyoid muscle pierces the floor of the mouth under the tongue.

Sublingual Gland

The Sublingual Gland is a small gland which lies on the floor of the mouth under the tongue, covered only by mucous membrane.

Fig. 48. - The Salivary Glands.

The ducts (of Rivini) are numerous and small, and pierce the mucous membrane covering the gland.