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What is post auricular nodes?
lymph nodes behind the pinna (behind the ears)
Disease associated with pre and post auricular lymph nodes?
rubella Scalp infections Rarely, mononucleosis
Are retrocrural Lymph nodes above or below the diaphragm?
Retrocrural lymph nodes are located above the diaphragm. They are situated in the retrocrural space, which is found posterior to the diaphragm and anterior to the aorta. These lymph nodes play a role in draining lymphatic fluid from the abdominal and thoracic regions.
What structures filter lymph?
tiny vessels
What are the small bean shaped organs that remove particles from lymph?
lymph-nodes
What filters harmful substances from lymph?
Lymph nodes
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 name of the lymph nodes located above the heart?
The lymph nodes located above the heart are primarily referred to as the supraclavicular lymph nodes. These nodes are situated above the clavicle and play a crucial role in draining lymphatic fluid from the head, neck, and upper extremities. They are important in the immune response and can be involved in various medical conditions, including infections and cancers.
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
What lymph nodes are located in the groin region?
inguinal
