Inguinal lymph nodes

Inguinal lymph nodes
  1. Superomedial superficial inguinal
  2. Superolateral superficial inguinal
  3. Inferior superficial inguinal
  4. Deep inguinal lymph nodes
The lymph glands and lymphatic vessels of the lower extremity in males.
Details
SystemLymphatic system
Drains fromMost of perineal region
Drains toAbdominal region of lymph nodes
Identifiers
Latinnodi lymphoidei inguinales superficiales
TA98A13.3.05.002
FMA44226
Anatomical terminology

Inguinal lymph nodes are lymph nodes in the groin. They are situated in the femoral triangle of the inguinal region. They are subdivided into two groups: the superficial inguinal lymph nodes and deep inguinal lymph nodes.

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