APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a major location of lymph nodes?
A
Axilla (armpits)
B
Cervical (Neck)
C
Inguinal (groin)
D
Femoral (inner thigh)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Where are inguinal lymph nodes located? Your inguinal lymph nodes are located in your groin. Specifically, they’re in the inner upper thigh area. Your superficial inguinal lymph nodes sit near the surface of your skin just below your inguinal ligament.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are hundreds of lymph nodes throughout your body. The most well-known places where you’ll find lymph nodes are in your armpits, neck and groin.

Detailed explanation-3: -The deep inguinal lymph nodes are within the femoral sheath medial to the femoral vein. The deep nodes receive drainage from the glans penis or clitoris, as well as the superficial lymph nodes. The superficial and deep inguinal lymph nodes both drain into the external iliac lymph nodes.

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