Wharton’s duct

GPTKB entity

Statements (14)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs submandibular duct
gptkbp:drainedBy gptkb:sublingual_gland
submandibular gland
gptkbp:function drains saliva from the submandibular gland
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wharton’s duct
gptkbp:length approximately 5 cm
gptkbp:location floor of the mouth
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Thomas_Wharton
gptkbp:opensInto sublingual caruncle
gptkbp:partOf submandibular gland
gptkbp:significance site of sialolithiasis (salivary stones)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Submandibular_gland
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8