Espiral AtlasSuperior mesenteric (central) lymph nodes
nodi lymphoidei mesenterici superiores centrales
Along the proximal part of the superior mesenteric artery, near its origin from the aorta.
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- Receives
- Drainage
Other structures in this region
- Lumbar (caval and aortic) lymph nodes
- Preaortic (celiac and mesenteric) lymph nodes
- Mesenteric and juxta-intestinal lymph nodes
- Gastric and gastro-omental lymph nodes
- Cisterna chyli and abdominal lymphatic trunks
- Lymphatics of the kidneys, ureters and suprarenal glands
- Coeliac nodes
- Ileocolic, prececal, retrocecal and appendicular lymph nodes