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Are lymph nodes on the side on the head above the ear?
below the ear.
What glands are on your right side of your neck by your ear?
Those are lymph nodes, not glands.
What structures filter lymph?
tiny vessels
What are the small bean shaped organs that remove particles from lymph?
lymph-nodes
Where are the anterior auricular lumph nodes situated?
The anterior auricular lymph nodes, also known as preauricular lymph nodes, are located in front of the ear, near the external acoustic meatus. They are typically situated beneath the skin, along the pathway of the facial nerve. These nodes drain lymphatic fluid from the scalp, face, and external ear.
Why would palpation of the lymph nodes under the arm or ear be a common diagnostic practice?
Palpation of the lymph nodes under the arm (axillary) or near the ear (cervical) is a common diagnostic practice because these areas contain clusters of lymph nodes that can indicate the presence of infection, inflammation, or malignancy. Enlarged or tender lymph nodes may suggest an immune response to an underlying condition, such as an infection or cancer. Assessing these lymph nodes helps healthcare providers evaluate the patient's overall health and determine the need for further diagnostic tests or treatments.
What filters harmful substances from lymph?
Lymph nodes
Why do i have a swollen ear after a cold?
You might have a swollen ear after a cold because you have an ear infection. You might also have swollen lymph nodes that make the ear appear swollen.
Which organ is part of the lymphatic system?
spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes, heart, thymus,
What filters out microorganisms and foreign material that have been engulfed by the lymphocytes?
Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes that drain the head and the neck area?
Anterior and posterior cervical lymph nodes.
What is the difference between cephalic lymph nodes and pectoral lymph nodes?
The pectoral lymph nodes are also known as the anterior group and can be found just inferior to the pectoralis minor muscle, the cephalic nodes are also known as deltopectoral lymph nodes and they receive lymph from the superficial vessels only
