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A member asked:

26 y old. i can feel 2 round things under jaw.they r on each side of my chin.possibly submandibular glands? are you suppose to be able to feel them?

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Yes: Sub-mandibular or sublingual glands are soft and easily palpable.

Answered 4/6/2015

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