popliteal lymph node

popliteal glands

The lymph nodes which drain the legs; contained in the popliteal fossa.

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Type Organ
Latin Name popliteal glands
FMA ID 44227

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the popliteal lymph node?

The lymph nodes which drain the legs; contained in the popliteal fossa.

What is the Latin name for the popliteal lymph node?

The Latin name for the popliteal lymph node is popliteal glands.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:44227 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001543 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q1777112 Structured knowledge base cross-reference
  4. Wikipedia — popliteal lymph node Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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