Gleeking

Gleeking involves the mouth, tongue, and sublingual gland (#3 in diagram)

Gleeking (or gleaking) is the projection of saliva from the sublingual gland upon compression by the tongue.[1]

In general, gleeking occurs when an accumulation of saliva in the sublingual gland is propelled out in a stream when the gland is compressed by the tongue. The stream of saliva is released in the general direction of the front of the mouth. If the mouth is open the jet may project several feet.[1]

Gleeking may occur spontaneously due to accidental tongue pressure on the sublingual gland while talking, eating, yawning, or cleaning the teeth. Gleeking can also be induced, for instance, by pressing the underside of the tongue upwards against the palate, then pushing the tongue forward while simultaneously moving the jaw slightly forward; or by yawning deeply and pressing the tongue against the palate. Practice is usually required to induce gleeking consistently, and induction is more likely to be successful under conditions of salivary stimulation.

References

  1. ^ a b "What purpose does "gleeking" serve?". Retrieved 2018-05-01.


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