Inferior mesenteric lymph nodes
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The inferior mesenteric lymph nodes consist of:
- (a) small glands on the branches of the left colic and sigmoid arteries
- (b) a group in the sigmoid mesocolon, around the superior hemorrhoidal artery
- (c) a pararectal group in contact with the muscular coat of the rectum
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Inferior mesenteric lymph nodes | |
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System | Lymphatic system |
Drains to | preaortic lymph node |
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Latin | nodi lymphoidei mesenterici inferiores |
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