Facial lymph nodes

Facial lymph nodes
The lymphatics of the face.
Facial lymph nodes labelled 8 - 12
Details
SystemLymphatic system
Identifiers
Latinnodi lymphoidei faciales
FMA233946
Anatomical terminology

The facial lymph nodes comprise three groups:

Their afferent vessels drain the eyelids, the conjunctiva, and the skin and mucous membrane of the nose and cheek; their efferents pass to the submandibular glands.