Deep cervical lymph nodes
Group of lymph nodes in the neck From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The deep cervical lymph nodes are a group of cervical lymph nodes in the neck[1] that form a chain along the internal jugular vein within the carotid sheath.[2]
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System | Lymphatic system |
Drains to | Jugular trunk |
Identifiers | |
Latin | nodi lymphoidei cervicales profundi |
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Structure
Classification
The deep cervical lymph nodes are subdivided into a superior group and an inferior group.[3][4]
Alternatively, they can be divided into deep anterior cervical lymph nodes and deep lateral cervical lymph nodes.[citation needed]
They can also be divided into three groups: "superior deep jugular", "middle deep jugular", and "inferior deep jugular".[5][6]
Relations
The deep cervical lymph nodes are contained in the carotid sheath in the neck, close to the internal jugular vein.[7] They connect to the meningeal lymphatic vessels superiorly.[8][9]
Afferents
All lymphatic vessels of the head and neck ultimately drain to the deep cervical lymph nodes - either by way of other lymph nodes or directly from tissues.[4]
CNS lymphatic vessels have been found to drain to the deep cervical lymph nodes in a 2016 animal study.[10]
Efferents
Efferents of the deep cervical lymph nodes form the ipsilateral jugular trunk.[4]
References
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