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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.

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Type Vessel
Latin Name mastoid glands
FMA ID 61215

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:61215 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0016392 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.