Parotid lymph node
Lymphonodus parotideum
Definition
The parotid lymph node is located near the parotid gland. It can be multiple depending on the species and can be divided into superficial or deep parotid lymph nodes.
References
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature, 3rd Edition, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.
Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 5, Angiologie, 2nd edition, Vigot, Paris, 2011.
