GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Clusters of lymph nodes are found in the neck, axilla (underarm), chest, abdomen, and groin. For example, there are about 20-40 lymph nodes in the axilla. Also called lymph gland. Anatomy of the lymph system, showing the lymph vessels and lymph organs including lymph nodes, tonsils, thymus, spleen, and bone marrow.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lymph nodes are clustered throughout the body and function as filters, removing foreign particles from fluids that run through the vessels of the lymphatic system. Within lymph nodes are white blood cells called lymphocytes that help neutralize foreign agents like bacteria.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are 8 groups of superficial lymph nodes which extend from underneath the chin to the posterior aspect of the head and they are represented by the occipital, mastoid, preauricular, parotid, submental, submandibular, buccal and superficial cervical lymph nodes.