Neck lymph nodes

The lymph nodes of the body are very important to us and can be very important clinically. There are quite a few lymph nodes in the neck, and they're described as anatomical groups. Let's look at these and the direction lymph flows down the neck.

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[stevemacleod]

This gentleman is basically a superstar of actual useful science and anatomical issues, he and the very few others like him are beacons in the night, exceptional delivery and presentation, bravo!

[mvl]

I’ve had a cancerous lymph node in my neck. It was taken out by surgery together with the whole string of lymph nodes on that side of my neck. Needles to say it took some time to recover. But recover I did, even after refusal of Radiation Therapy. This was 16 years ago. I haven’t smoked since. No desire.

[acuregen]

As a teacher of Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture you have, at last, perfectly explained why my techniques are working so well. I held a cadaver day back in 2014 with head of anatomy, plastic surgeon and fascia expert and they could not anwer - THANK YOU!

[lindajgaeta]

thank you for this, Doc! I inherited lymphedema 18 years ago from my cancer "invading the lymphatic space" and my life was probably saved by my MSKCC surgeon who palpated a supra clavicular "node", causing me to respond "ouch!" your video and lecture demonstrated so much about the system that I now understand it much better ... as I do my manual lymph drainage LOL! keep that colored PlayDough coming! and thanks again! PS: my mom used to diagnose us as having "swollen glands", too!

[carle]

I feel that this is the best way to understand and learn anatomy and physiology. This is how I learned it in college. The way you make your presentations with the models here is superb Dr. Sam. It is neat and precise. Books will show it one way, but with models it becomes " live " and much more interesting. Thank you for these great presentations.

[GroundedNHim]

Thank you for simplifying something as complex as the lymphatic system —and, putting it into layman’s terms.

[befekadudemmissie]

Dr Sam, I found your explanations and demonstration very intresting, attention highly governing, with clear and easily perceivable demonstrations and optimal explanation. I wish I had your class when I was a public health student in 1967-68.

[oceansben]

Thank you sir, what a brilliant display of the lymph system

[mzlvzon]

3:30 Lymphatic flow direction - Superficial to deep; Distal to proximal
4:00 Internal jugular vein
4:10 Subclavian vein, Brachiocephalic vein
4:15 Venous angle
4:20 Thoracic duct
5:50 Occipital, post-auricular/mastoid, pre-articular/parotid, submandibular, submental LNs
7:30 Superficial cervical LNs
8:00 External jugular vein
8:15 Anterior jugular vein
8:20 Superficial Posterior cervical LNs
8:25 Superficial Anterior cervical LNs
9:10 Deep cervical LNs
9:30 Hyoid bone + infrahyoid LNs, pre-laryngeal, pre-tracheal LNs
9:30 Para-tracheal LNs
10:10 Retro-pharyngeal LNs
10:50 Internal jugular vein
11:20 Carotid sheath- common carotid a, internal jugular v, LNs
12:18 Omohyoid muscle
12:50 Superior deep cervical/jugulodigastric LNs (from oral cavity, tonsils, pharynx)
13:26 Inferior deep cervical/ juguloomohyoid LNs (from tongue)
14:20 Summary

[VirtuallyKy]

Post doctor visit and i assumed i had knots in my neck but this is what i was told was enlarged. This was so helpful, thank you!

[alsharabyalsharaby]

Dr, Sam, I love you 🤎so much, I'm super happy, because you start talking about lymphnodes as I requested you, keep talking about lymphnodes, they are very important, Thank you very very much 🌷🌷, my best doctor

[lana_blue]

This is such a clear explanation that you've communicated so directly. Much appreciated. Thankyou!

[nishacmb]

One of the best videos I have come across. Thank you very much for this nice explanation

[SiddyyG]

One the greatest teachers I've seen, Such simple explanation to help us understand such complicated Topics, Hats off to you Sir

[christineirmler]

Excellent tutorial and excellent delivery. Thank you so much for this video 👏

[wellbeingwithwendysmith]

Thank you for this explanation. I am recovering from viral meningitis and it’s taking some time for the swelling and pain to return to normal. This explains all of the areas that were affected. I guess the swollen lymph nodes explain why it was sometimes difficult to breathe. I was pretty scared at times. I’m still getting symptoms but having a gradual improvement.

[elizabethcarmona]

I’m a Dental Hygienist and this video was super helpful, awesome visuals!👍🏼

[cassiel]

You do such an amazing job, thank you so much for your hard work!

[sridevinannapaneni]

Great presentation Doctor, I am delighted

[sincerelyshans]

Thanks a lot, This video was awesome, Sam! Great explanation of the neck lymph nodes.