Lymph Nodes of the Head and Neck

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Posterior auricular lymph nodes

Lymph nodes located behind the ear that drain the scalp and parts of the ear.

<p>Lymph nodes located behind the ear that drain the scalp and parts of the ear.</p>
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Occipital lymph nodes

Lymph nodes located at the back of the head that drain the posterior scalp.

<p>Lymph nodes located at the back of the head that drain the posterior scalp.</p>
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Superficial cervical lymph nodes

Lymph nodes located along the superficial veins of the neck that drain the skin and muscles of the neck.

<p>Lymph nodes located along the superficial veins of the neck that drain the skin and muscles of the neck.</p>
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Anterior cervical lymph nodes

Lymph nodes located in the front of the neck that drain the thyroid gland, trachea, and larynx.

<p>Lymph nodes located in the front of the neck that drain the thyroid gland, trachea, and larynx.</p>
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Deep cervical lymph nodes

Lymph nodes located deeper in the neck that drain the deeper structures of the neck and parts of the head.

<p>Lymph nodes located deeper in the neck that drain the deeper structures of the neck and parts of the head.</p>
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Posterior cervical lymph nodes

Lymph nodes located at the back of the neck that drain the posterior scalp and neck.

<p>Lymph nodes located at the back of the neck that drain the posterior scalp and neck.</p>
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Supraclavicular lymph nodes

Lymph nodes located above the clavicle that can indicate systemic disease when enlarged.

<p>Lymph nodes located above the clavicle that can indicate systemic disease when enlarged.</p>
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Preauricular lymph nodes

Lymph nodes located in front of the ear that drain the anterior scalp and parts of the face.

<p>Lymph nodes located in front of the ear that drain the anterior scalp and parts of the face.</p>
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Parotid lymph nodes

Lymph nodes located near the parotid gland that drain the gland and surrounding areas.

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Tonsillar lymph nodes

Lymph nodes located near the tonsils that drain the tonsils and surrounding tissues.

<p>Lymph nodes located near the tonsils that drain the tonsils and surrounding tissues.</p>
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Submental lymph nodes

Lymph nodes located under the chin that drain the lower lip, floor of the mouth, and tip of the tongue.

<p>Lymph nodes located under the chin that drain the lower lip, floor of the mouth, and tip of the tongue.</p>
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Submandibular lymph nodes

Lymph nodes located beneath the mandible that drain the submandibular gland and surrounding areas.

<p>Lymph nodes located beneath the mandible that drain the submandibular gland and surrounding areas.</p>