BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS
LYMPH NODES
Question
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Inner elbow
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Behind the knee
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Armpit
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Groin
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Detailed explanation-1: -One or two supratrochlear lymph nodes are placed above the medial epicondyle of the humerus, medial to the basilic vein.
Detailed explanation-2: -The epitrochlear nodes are located in the subcutaneous connective tissue on the medial aspect of the elbow, about 4–5 cm above the humeral epitrochlea. As a general rule, the epitrochlear station drains the lymph from the last two or three fingers and from the medial aspect of the hand itself.
Detailed explanation-3: -Epitrochlear or supratrochlear nodes are located superficial to the deep fascia of the arm and medial to the basilic vein and proximal to the medial epicondyle.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer. Mike, there are indeed lymph nodes near the elbows and behind the knees. The ones near the elbows are called epitrochlear nodes and are located on the triceps side; the ones behind the knee are called popliteal nodes.
Detailed explanation-5: -Epitrochlear lymph nodes are present on the medial aspect of the arm, about 1–2 cm above the elbow joint anterior to the medial intermuscular septum between the biceps and triceps.