There are several pairs of salivary glands in different locations: a major pair in front of the ears (parotid glands; two major pair on the floor of the mouth (sublingual and submaxillary glands; and several minor pairs within the lips, cheeks, and tongue. Update Date: 07/15/2008Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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