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What are lymph nodes?
What are lymph nodes?
What is the main function of lymph nodes?
What is the main function of lymph nodes?
Which of the following are major lymph nodes of the body?
Which of the following are major lymph nodes of the body?
What are the Deep Cervical Lymph Nodes located deep to?
What are the Deep Cervical Lymph Nodes located deep to?
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What are the five groups of superficial lymph nodes found in the head?
What are the five groups of superficial lymph nodes found in the head?
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Where are lymph nodes located?
Where are lymph nodes located?
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What is the main function of lymph nodes?
What is the main function of lymph nodes?
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What are the major lymph nodes of the body?
What are the major lymph nodes of the body?
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Where are the Deep Cervical Lymph Nodes located deep to?
Where are the Deep Cervical Lymph Nodes located deep to?
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What are the five groups of superficial lymph nodes found in the head?
What are the five groups of superficial lymph nodes found in the head?
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Study Notes
Lymph Nodes Overview
- Lymph nodes are small, oval-shaped organs that play a crucial role in the immune system.
Functions of Lymph Nodes
- The main function of lymph nodes is to filter lymph fluid, trapping pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, and activating an immune response to fight infection.
Major Lymph Nodes of the Body
- Major lymph nodes of the body include:
- Cervical lymph nodes (located in the neck)
- Axillary lymph nodes (located in the armpits)
- Inguinal lymph nodes (located in the groin)
- Mesenteric lymph nodes (located in the abdominal cavity)
- Pelvic lymph nodes (located in the pelvis)
Deep Cervical Lymph Nodes
- The Deep Cervical Lymph Nodes are located deep to the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
Superficial Lymph Nodes of the Head
- The five groups of superficial lymph nodes found in the head are:
- Occipital lymph nodes (located at the back of the head)
- Mastoid lymph nodes (located behind the ear)
- Preauricular lymph nodes (located in front of the ear)
- Postauricular lymph nodes (located behind the ear)
- Submandibular lymph nodes (located beneath the jaw)
Location of Lymph Nodes
- Lymph nodes are located throughout the body, including in the neck, armpits, groin, abdominal cavity, and pelvis.
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Test your knowledge of the lymphatic system with this quiz. Answer questions about the structure and function of lymph nodes to see how much you know about this important part of the body's immune system.
