Two small papillae are located on either side of the lingual frenum under the tongue that serve as openings for the ______ salivary glands.

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The two small papillae located under the tongue serve as openings for the submandibular salivary glands, which are located beneath the jaw. The sublingual salivary glands are also located under the tongue, but they do not have openings in this specific location. The parotid glands are located near the ear and do not have openings under the tongue.

Two Small Papillae Are Located on Either Side of the Lingual