Parotid Gland- The largest gland behind the tongue in the back of the throat
Sublingual Gland- below the tongue
Submandibular Gland- below the mandible
![tonsils model](http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/lovesthesunset/anatomy%20and%20physiology/salivaryglands.jpg)
Oral Cavity:
Terms to know and identify:
Lingual Frenulum- connects tongue and gingiva. Lift your tongue and it's the flap of skin below
Labia- from the Latin word for "lips" ... because it means lips.
Labial Frenulum- flap of skin above top teeth connecting labia and gingiva
Gingiva- The tissue of the upper and lower jaws that surrounds the base of the teeth. Also called gums, an infection/inflammation here is called gingivitis.
Remember to know the dental formula.
![dental formula](http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/lovesthesunset/anatomy%20and%20physiology/dentalformula.gif)
![teeth](http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/lovesthesunset/anatomy%20and%20physiology/teeth.jpg)
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