anterior auricular lymph node

anterior auricular glands

The preauricular deep parotid lymph nodes (anterior auricular glands or preauricular glands), from one to three in number, lie immediately in front of the tragus. Their afferents drain the lateral surface of the auricula and the skin of the adjacent part of the temporal region; their efferents pass to the superior deep cervical glands.

Type Gland
Latin Name anterior auricular glands
FMA ID 61219

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What is the anterior auricular lymph node?
The preauricular deep parotid lymph nodes (anterior auricular glands or preauricular glands), from one to three in number, lie immediately in front of the tragus. Their afferents drain the lateral surface of the auricula and the skin of the adjacent part of the temporal region; their efferents pass
What is the Latin name for the anterior auricular lymph node?
The Latin name for the anterior auricular lymph node is anterior auricular glands.

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