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  2. Lymph Nodes and Glands: Location, Function, Common Problems - ...

    www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-are-lymph-nodes

    Learn about lymph nodes, small structures that are part of your immune system and filter germs and wastes from your lymph fluid. Find out where they are located, what they do, and what happens...

  3. Lymph Node Function & Location - Cleveland Clinic

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    Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped organs that filter fluid in your body and help your immune system fight infections. They are located throughout your body, especially in your neck, armpits and groin.

  4. Swollen lymph nodes - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/swollen-lymph-nodes/symptoms-causes/syc...

    Many lymph nodes are located in your head and neck region. Lymph nodes that frequently swell are in this area, as well as in your armpits and groin area. Swollen lymph nodes are a sign that something is wrong somewhere in your body.

  5. What are lymph nodes? Location and signs of disease - Medical...

    www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/lymph-nodes

    Lymph nodes are small glands that filter lymphatic fluid and help fight infections. They are located throughout the body, especially in the neck, armpit, and groin. Learn about...

  6. Checking your lymph nodes once a month can help you detect any swelling that could indicate a medical issue. Lymph nodes are located in your head, neck, arms, armpits, and groin. An enlarged lymph node may feel like a pea or a grape, and it may feel tender.

  7. Lymph Nodes: Function and Signs of Disease - Verywell Health

    www.verywellhealth.com/understanding-the-purpose-of-lymph-nodes-2249122

    Where Are Lymph Nodes Located? Lymph nodes are clustered throughout the body in key locations. These include the armpits, neck, groin, upper abdomen, and mediastinum (the area between the lungs that contains all the principal organs of the chest).

  8. Lymph nodes are small, round organs that store and produce white blood cells to fight infections. They're located in different areas of the body, such as armpits, groin, neck, and...

  9. Lymph nodes: Definition, anatomy and locations - Kenhub

    www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/lymph-nodes

    Learn about the structure, function and distribution of lymph nodes, secondary lymphoid organs that filter and respond to foreign microorganisms. Find out the regional lymph nodes of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen and limbs.

  10. Definition and Function of Lymph Nodes - Verywell Health

    www.verywellhealth.com/lymph-nodes-function-513705

    Lymph nodes are small organs that filter lymph fluid and fight infection and cancer. They are located throughout the body, especially in the neck, armpit, groin, and abdomen. Learn how to recognize swollen lymph nodes and how they are tested for cancer.

  11. Lymphatic System: Diagram, Function, Anatomy, Diseases - Verywell...

    www.verywellhealth.com/lymphatic-system-diagram-function-anatomy-diseases-5209610

    Lymph nodes: These bean-shaped glands are located throughout the body, including the armpits, groin, and neck. They filter lymph and create antibodies. Mucous membranes: These are located through your respiratory and digestive systems. The membranes in your bowel wall, appendix, respiratory and urinary tracts, and vagina fight off foreign ...