The human body is unique in its essence, because there are so many different nuances and details that have been collected without which everyone’s life would simply be impossible. This article will discuss where the lymph nodes are in a person.
What it is?
First of all, I want to understand the concept itself. So what is a lymph node? This is a small size (about a pea or a bean, the size can vary within 0.5-20 mm) of the formation, which are located throughout the body along the lymphatic system of the body. To the touch they are quite soft, palpated through the skin. They are located throughout the human body, the only place where they are absent is under the cranium in the brain. They perform a number of important functions for the body, from the creation of such immune cells as antibodies, phagocytes and lymphocytes, to the active participation even in the processes of metabolism and digestion.
Location
So where are the lymph nodes in humans? Simply put - throughout the body. The total number of them can be from 400 to 1000. These formations are located in the places of passage of blood vessels. The largest of them can be felt in the neck, armpits and groin, but in a healthy working condition they are almost not noticeable. It is also worth mentioning that the lymph nodes are responsible for the work of organs adjacent to them. So, for example, if the cervical lymph node is inflamed, this indicates that there are problems with the throat, if the inguinal - with the genitourinary system, etc.
Head and neck
Now I want to talk in more detail about where the lymph nodes are in a person's head and neck. So, the first group of them is located in the occipital part, about 5 cm back from the ear. The second group - around the ears, front and back, the third - submandibular and chin, which can most often be felt with inflammation. The next group will not be able to feel, because they are deep under the skin - these are deep and superficial cervical lymph nodes.
Torso
Where are the human lymph nodes on the torso? First of all - in the armpit, with inflammation, they can also be quite easily felt. Women have a group of lymphatic vessels of the breast. There are also pericardial, intercostal, prevertebral and parasteral lymph nodes, as well as formations that work around organs - tracheobronchial, tracheal, bronchopulmonary, juxtapesophageal, pericardial, etc. lymph nodes.
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The scheme of human lymph nodes in the pelvic region: these are the lumbar, external and internal iliac, superficial and deep inguinal lymphatic bonds.
Limbs
In the limbs are also lymph nodes in humans. Photos can be the first confirmation and illustrative example. In the hands there are axillary and ulnar, in the legs there are deep and superficial lymph nodes located throughout the limb.
How to feel the inflamed lymph node?
You can do it yourself. To do this, you need to feel the pads of the middle and index fingers in the neck, armpit, hip area. If skin and bone are felt - everything is fine. If under the fingers you can catch nodules that can hurt a little when pressed, this indicates that the lymph node is inflamed. You should not self-medicate, but consult a specialist.