ducts of the salivary glands

The ducts of the salivary glands allow the passage of salivary juice from the glands to the oral cavity:

  • parotid duct (Stenson duct): connects the parotid gland to the buccal mucosa, adjacent to maxillary second molar
  • submandibular duct (Wharton duct): connects the submandibular gland to the floor of the mouth
  • duct of Rivinus: the sublingual gland drains through numerous small ducts all of which open into the floor of the mouth and are collectively termed the duct of Rivinus; the largest is the major duct of the sublingual salivary gland called Bartholin duct
Anatomy: Head and neck

Anatomy: Head and neck

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