<P> The parotid gland is a major salivary gland in many animals . In humans , the two parotid glands are present on either side of the mouth and in front of both ears . They are the largest of the salivary glands . Each parotid is wrapped around the mandibular ramus , and secretes serous saliva through the parotid duct into the mouth , to facilitate mastication and swallowing and to begin the digestion of starches . </P>
<P> The parotid gland is a major salivary gland in many animals . In humans , the two parotid glands are present on either side of the mouth and in front of both ears . They are the largest of the salivary glands . Each parotid is wrapped around the mandibular ramus , and secretes serous saliva through the parotid duct into the mouth , to facilitate mastication and swallowing and to begin the digestion of starches . </P>
which are the salivary glands that are located anterior to the ears
which are the salivary glands that are located anterior to the ears
parotid glands
parotid glands