Parotid gland: The parotid gland is the

The parotid gland is the largest of the paired major salivary glands , located in the parotid space. It secretes predominantly serous saliva via the parotid duct into the oral cavity to facilitate mastication and swallowing. The submandibular glands are one of three pairs of salivary glands . Salivary glands may become blocked or infected. Learn their anatomy and function. The parotid gland and the other salivary glands play an essential function in the oral cavity because they secret saliva, facilitating chewing, swallowing, speaking, and digesting. [2] A. Primary Site (Figure 1) The classification applies only to carcinomas of the major salivary glands : parotid , submandibular (submaxillary), and sublingual glands .2 Tumors arising in minor salivary glands (mucous-secreting glands in the lining membrane of the upper aerodigestive tract) are staged according to the classification schemes ...