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What is the difference between cephalic lymph nodes and pectoral lymph nodes?
The pectoral lymph nodes are also known as the anterior group and can be found just inferior to the pectoralis minor muscle, the cephalic nodes are also known as deltopectoral lymph nodes and they receive lymph from the superficial vessels only
What structures filter lymph?
tiny vessels
Enlargement of the axillary lymph nodes could be caused by?
Caused for enlargement of axillary lymph nodes: - Infections in the whole-body will often cause the lymph nodes to be enlarged. This is due to perfectly normal immune-responses. - Infections in the glands of the breasts or on the skin of the chest. - Infections in the fingers, hands, and arms. - Breast cancer can spread to the axillary lymph nodes - Although not the most common place to be seen, some lymphomas can arise or spread these lymph nodes.
What are the small bean shaped organs that remove particles from lymph?
lymph-nodes
What filters harmful substances from lymph?
Lymph nodes
Which organ is part of the lymphatic system?
spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes, heart, thymus,
What filters out microorganisms and foreign material that have been engulfed by the lymphocytes?
Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes that drain the head and the neck area?
Anterior and posterior cervical lymph nodes.
Is Axillary lymph nodes the same with infraclavicular and supraclavicular lymph nodes?
No, axillary lymph nodes are not the same as infraclavicular and supraclavicular lymph nodes. Axillary lymph nodes are located in the armpit region and are primarily involved in draining lymph from the upper limb and breast. Infraclaviular lymph nodes are situated below the clavicle, while supraclavicular lymph nodes are located above the clavicle, each serving different drainage areas. Despite their proximity, they are distinct groups of lymph nodes with specific functions.
What lymph nodes are located in the groin region?
inguinal
Do pigs have a lymph nodes?
Yes, pigs do have lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are an important part of the immune system that helps filter and trap pathogens such as bacteria and viruses.
Why are nodes lymph enlarged?
Lymph nodes act as a drainage system. Depending in which part of the body inflamed lymph nodes can mean infection
