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Wharton's Versus Stensen's Duct Memory Aid

Mnemonic contrasting the two major salivary duct openings.

Anatomy Head and Neck
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Wharton's is under the tongue's floor, Stensen's by the second molar, remember the door

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  • Wharton’s duct - submandibular gland, opens at the floor of the mouth beside the frenulum
  • Stensen’s duct - parotid gland, opens opposite the upper second molar