Inguinal lymph node
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Inguinal lymph node is a type of lymph node
in the inguinal
region. It can refer to:
Lymph node
A lymph node is a small ball or an oval-shaped organ of the immune system, distributed widely throughout the body including the armpit and stomach/gut and linked by lymphatic vessels. Lymph nodes are garrisons of B, T, and other immune cells. Lymph nodes are found all through the body, and act as...
in the inguinal
Inguinal
In human anatomy, the inguinal region refers to either the groin or the lower lateral regions of the abdomen. It may also refer to:* Conjoint tendon, previously known as the inguinal aponeurotic falx, a structure formed from the transversus abdominis insertion into the pecten pubis* Granuloma...
region. It can refer to:
- Superficial inguinal lymph nodesSuperficial inguinal lymph nodesThe superficial inguinal lymph nodes form a chain immediately below the inguinal ligament.They lie deep to Camper's fascia which overlies the femoral vessels at medial aspect of the thigh....
- Deep inguinal lymph nodesDeep inguinal lymph nodesThe deep inguinal lymph nodes are located medial to the femoral vein and under the cribriform fascia. There are approximately 3 to 5 deep nodes...