deep lateral cervical lymph node

Introduction

The lymph nodes located in the posterior triangle deep to the investing layer of cervical fascia.

• empty into the jugular trunk on the right or left side.

Subdivided into:

• superior deep cervical nodes
• inferior deep cervical nodes
• accessory nodes
• supraclavicular nodes

More general terms

• lymph node

More specific terms

• accessory nerve lymph nodes (companion lymph node of accessory nerve)
• inferior deep cervical lymph node
• superior/superficial lateral cervical lymph node

Additional terms

• posterior triangle of neck (lateral region)

Component of

• neck