Superior anorectal nodes

Nodi anorectales superiores

  • Latin synonym: Nodi rectales superiores
  • Synonym: Superior rectal nodes
  • Related terms: Superior rectal nodes; Inferior mesenteric nodes: Superior rectal nodes

Definition

Antoine Micheau

The superior anorectal nodes are a subgroup of the inferior mesenteric lymph nodes located along the superior anorectal artery for drainage of the rectum.

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