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The lymph nodes near the windpipe (trachea) are primarily the pretracheal and paratracheal lymph nodes. These nodes are located in the neck and mediastinum, respectively, and play a role in draining lymphatic fluid from the trachea, thyroid gland, and surrounding structures. Additionally, the deep cervical lymph nodes may also be involved in lymphatic drainage in this region.
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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 are prevascular lymph nodes?
Perivascular lymph nodes are found near the aorta. They are involved in many diseases of the human body and they represent visceral nodes.
What glands or nodes are near the tail bone?
There are many chains or groups of lymph nodes in the posterior pelvic area, draining centrally to the aortic groups of lymph nodes.
Do Lymph nodes occur in particular regions of the body?
Lymph nodes are in general areas of the neck near the jaw line, near the shoulder bades, and under the arms.
What structures filter lymph?
tiny vessels
What are the small bean shaped organs that remove particles from lymph?
lymph-nodes
What is around the windpipe?
Properly called the trachea, the windpipe is surrounded by several structures. These anatomical structures, include the thyroid gland, lymph nodes, esophagus. carotid arteries, epiglottis and cervical vertebrae.
Are there lympnodes on the appendix?
There are lymph nodes near the appendix, but not on it. Lymph nodes are small structures that play a role in the immune system and help filter and trap bacteria and viruses.
What filters harmful substances from lymph?
Lymph nodes
What are enlarged peripancreatic lymph nodes?
Enlarged peripancreatic lymph nodes refer to lymph nodes located around the pancreas that have increased in size. This can occur due to inflammation, infection, or the spread of cancer from the pancreas or nearby organs. Enlargement of these lymph nodes can be seen on imaging studies such as CT scans or MRIs.
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
