GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What lymph nodes are found by your hips or reproductive organs?
A
pelvic
B
abdominal
C
cervical
D
thoracic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Inguinal lymph nodes are lymph nodes in your groin. Like all lymph nodes, inguinal lymph nodes are a part of your lymphatic system and work with your immune system to fight disease and infection.

Detailed explanation-2: -The inguinal lymph nodes are in the groin area and classify as superficial and deep. The superficial inguinal lymph nodes reside below the inguinal ligament and subdivide into the inferior, superolateral, and superomedial nodes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pelvis is the area of the body below the abdomen that contains the hip bones, bladder, rectum, and male or female reproductive organs. Pelvic lymph nodes drain and filter lymph from the pelvis and nearby areas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lymph nodes in the groin are also called inguinal lymph nodes. Swollen lymph nodes in the groin can be caused by an injury or skin infection anywhere in the leg, such as athlete’s foot. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and cancer can also cause swollen lymph nodes in the groin.

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