submandibularkörtlarna
The submandibular glands are two exocrine glands located beneath the mandible, or lower jaw bone, in humans and other mammals. They are part of the major salivary glands and play a crucial role in the production of saliva. These glands are roughly the size of a walnut and are situated on either side of the face, anterior to the angle of the mandible.
Each submandibular gland is divided into a superficial and a deep lobe, separated by the mylohyoid muscle.
The submandibular glands produce a mixed saliva, containing both serous and mucous secretions. The serous cells