Superficial parotid lymph nodes

Lymphonodi parotidei superficiales

Definition

Marjorie Champarou

The superficial parotid lymph nodes, present in the carnivore, pig, cattle, and sheep, are located rostrally to the parotid gland.

References

Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature, 3rd Edition, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.

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