what are the largest salivary glands called?
There are three salivary glands: 1  The two parotid glands are near the ear (par- = next to, -otid = ear). They are the largest salivary glands. 2  The sublingual gland is under the tongue.  The submandibular gland is in the shape of a âUâ. It is under the chin bone which is called the mandible.