Location of Lymph Nodes in the Body
A person has between 500 and 600 lymph nodes in his body, and they are located in the neck, groin, underarms, abdomen and chest. Lymph nodes act as a filter for viruses and bacteria in the part of the body in which they are located.
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Cervical lymph nodes
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Cervical lymph nodes are located in your head and neck. An individual has six different lymph nodes located in this area.
Axillary lymph nodes
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There are two types of lymph nodes located in the axillary, or underarm, area: superficial and deep lymph nodes. The first nodes start in your hands and are located all the way up to your armpits.
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Inguinal lymph nodes
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The inguinal lymph nodes are located in the groin, and there are two types: deep inguinal and superficial inguinal.
Femoral lymph nodes
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The femoral lymph nodes are located in the upper inner thigh. Most of these are located around the femoral vein in the legs.
Mesenteric lymph nodes
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Located in the lower abdomen, just below the ribcage, the mesenteric lymph nodes help filter out bacteria and viruses in the abdominal cavity.
Mediastinal lymph nodes
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These are the nodes located between the lung sacs and behind the sternum (or chest bone) in the upper body.
Supraclavicular lymph nodes
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These are the lymph nodes located along the clavicle, or collar bone.
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