retropharyngeal lymph node

retropharyngeal glands

The retropharyngeal lymph nodes, from one to three in number, lie in the buccopharyngeal fascia, behind the upper part of the pharynx and in front of the arch of the atlas, being separated, however, from the latter by the Longus capitis. Their afferents drain the nasal cavities, the nasal part of the pharynx, and the auditory tubes. Their efferents pass to the superior deep cervical glands. They are in the retropharyngeal space.

Type Gland
Nom latin retropharyngeal glands
FMA ID 61237

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What is the retropharyngeal lymph node?
The retropharyngeal lymph nodes, from one to three in number, lie in the buccopharyngeal fascia, behind the upper part of the pharynx and in front of the arch of the atlas, being separated, however, from the latter by the Longus capitis. Their afferents drain the nasal cavities, the nasal part of th
What is the Latin name for the retropharyngeal lymph node?
The Latin name for the retropharyngeal lymph node is retropharyngeal glands.

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