Superior deep cervical lymph nodes

Superior deep cervical lymph nodes

Infobox Lymph
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Latin = nodi lymphoidei cervicales laterales profundi superiores
GraySubject = 177
GrayPage = 697


Caption = Superficial lymph glands and lymphatic vessels of head and neck. (Superior deep cervical glands labeled at center left.)


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Source = preauricular deep parotid lymph nodes
DrainsTo = inferior deep cervical lymph nodes, jugular trunk
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DorlandsPre = n_09
DorlandsSuf = 12576393
The superior deep cervical lymph nodes lie under the Sternocleidomastoideus in close relation with the accessory nerve and the internal jugular vein.

Some of the glands lie in front of and others behind the vessel.


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