Pararectal lymph nodes
| Pararectal lymph nodes | |
|---|---|
 Lymph nodes of female pelvis (pararectal is #9) | |
 Lymphatics of colon. | |
| Details | |
| System | Lymphatic system |
| Drains to | inferior mesenteric lymph nodes |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | nodi lymphoidei pararectales |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The pararectal lymph nodes are lymph nodes that are in contact with the muscular coat of the rectum.
Structure[edit]
The pararectal lymph nodes are located on the left and right of the rectum.[1] Their efferent lymph ducts pass to the pre-aortic lymph nodes.
Function[edit]
The pararectal lymph nodes drain the descending iliac and sigmoid parts of the large intestine, and the upper part of the rectum.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 710 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
- ^ Lengelé, Benoit; Scalliet, Pierre (July 2009). "Anatomical bases for the radiological delineation of lymph node areas. Part III: Pelvis and lower limbs". Radiotherapy and Oncology. 92 (1): 22–33. doi:10.1016/j.radonc.2008.11.007. ISSN 0167-8140. PMID 19095323.
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