Thomas Wharton 1614 - 1673

occupation:
Anatomist, Physician
Nationality:
English
born in:
Winston-on-Tees, Durham, England

described a submandibular duct (salivary duct) known as Wharton's duct and Wharton's jelly (from the umbilical cord).

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Six salivary calculi (from the submandibular duct also known as Wharton's submaxillary duct)