mastoid lymph node

mastoid glands

The mastoid lymph nodes (retroauricular lymph nodes, posterior auricular glands), usually two in number, are situated on the mastoid insertion of the Sternocleidomastoideus, beneath the Auricularis posterior. Their afferent vessels drain the posterior part of the temporoparietal region, the upper part of the cranial surface of the auricula or pinna, and the back of the external acoustic meatus; their efferents pass to the superior deep cervical glands.

Tipo Vessel
Nombre latino mastoid glands
FMA ID 61215

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the mastoid lymph node?
The mastoid lymph nodes (retroauricular lymph nodes, posterior auricular glands), usually two in number, are situated on the mastoid insertion of the Sternocleidomastoideus, beneath the Auricularis posterior. Their afferent vessels drain the posterior part of the temporoparietal region, the upper pa
What is the Latin name for the mastoid lymph node?
The Latin name for the mastoid lymph node is mastoid glands.

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