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19 sie 2023 · The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and nodes which acts to drain lymphatic fluid from the tissues and return it to the circulation. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the lymphatic drainage of the head and neck – the lymph vessels, nodes and their clinical relevance.
- Parotid Gland
Clinical Relevance Disorders of the Parotid Gland Parotid...
- Neck
The Cervical Plexus. Blood Vessels and Lymphatics of the...
- Parotid Gland
30 paź 2023 · There are three main groups of lymph nodes within the head: the lingual lymph nodes, facial lymph nodes and a group of lymph nodes which form a ring at the junction between the head and neck known as the pericervical lymphatic circle.
The preauricular lymph nodes are located anterior to the auricle of the ear and collect lymph from the superficial areas of the face and temporal region. The parotid lymph nodes are located superficial to the parotid gland and collect lymph from the lateral side of the face and scalp.
30 paź 2023 · The cervical lymph nodes, commonly known as the lymph nodes of the neck, are a large group of lymph nodes that can be classified into several groups. These groups of nodes include: The superficial anterior cervical lymph nodes that are situated adjacent to the anterior jugular vein.
28 sie 2023 · The lymphatic system consists of a collection of lymphatic vessels connected to lymph nodes which filter lymph fluid that gets collected throughout the body. Lymph nodes filter lymph via specialized white blood cells that destroy and remove microorganisms, malignant cells, damaged cells, and foreign particles.
The Cervical Plexus. Blood Vessels and Lymphatics of the Head and Neck. Lymphatic Drainage of the Head and Neck. Venous Drainage of the Head and Neck.
22 sty 2018 · Cervical lymph nodes are located in the neck region. There are two general categories of cervical lymph nodes: anterior and posterior. Anterior superficial and deep nodes include submental and...
