Weber's glands

Last updated November 05, 2025

The Weber's glands are muciparous glands on the side of the tongue. They are a minor salivary gland in the peritonsillar space. The glands are named after German anatomist Moritz Ignaz Weber.^[1] They clear the peritonsillar space of debris. ^[2]

References

↑ Kraitrakul S, et al. "Distribution of minor salivary glands in the peritonsillar space". J Med Assoc Thai. 84: 371–8. PMID 11460938.
↑ Dahlquist, T; O’Malley, B (2024). Treasure Island (ed.). Peritonsillar Abscess. StatPearls Publishing. Retrieved November 4, 2025.

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[1] Kraitrakul S, et al. "Distribution of minor salivary glands in the peritonsillar space". J Med Assoc Thai. 84: 371–8. PMID 11460938.

[2] Dahlquist, T; O’Malley, B (2024). Treasure Island (ed.). Peritonsillar Abscess. StatPearls Publishing. Retrieved November 4, 2025.

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