Of the three salivary glands,which one is the largest?

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The salivary glands consist of three paired glands: the sublingual,the submandibular,and the parotid.The parotid gland,the largest of the salivary glands,lies below the zygomatic arch in front of the mastoid process and behind the ramus of the mandible; it is divided into a superficial portion and a deep portion.The parotid duct (Stensen's duct)pierces the buccal pad of fat and the buccinator muscle,finally opening into the oral cavity opposite the crown of the upper second molar tooth.

Of the Three Salivary Glands,which One Is the Largest