Deep inguinal lymph node

Definition

One of several small inconstant lymph nodes, proximal, intermediate and distal deep to the fascia lata and medial to the femoral vein; they receive lymph from the deep structures of the lower limb, from the glans penis and from superficial inguinal nodes; efferents pass to the external iliac nodes.

Also known as deep inguinal node, femoral lymph node, nodus lymphaticus inguinalis profundus — per UBERON

The Deep inguinal lymph node is a part of the Immune/Lymphatic.

Also identified as

• SCTID 65266007 per UBERON