Parotid lymph nodes
| Parotid lymph nodes | |
|---|---|
 1: Submental lymph nodes 2: Submandibular lymph nodes 3: Supraclavicular lymph nodes 4: Retropharyngeal lymph nodes 5: Buccinator lymph node 6: Superficial cervical lymph nodes 7: Jugular lymph nodes 8: Parotid lymph nodes 9: Retroauricular lymph nodes & occipital lymph nodes | |
| Details | |
| Latin | nodi lymphoidei parotidei |
| Identifiers | |
| Gray's | p.693 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Parotid lymph nodes are lymph nodes found near the parotid gland.
More specifically, it can refer to:
There is often argument over the existence of these parotid lymph nodes in the medical profession (particularly students) as their anatomy is often overlooked.
External links
- http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/27000835/
- http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic306.htm#section~anatomy_of_the_cervical_lymphatics
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