Superficial inguinal lymph node

Definition

A group of 12-20 lymph nodes that lie in the subcutaneous tissue below the inguinal ligament and along the terminal part of the great saphenous vein; they drain the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the lower abdominal wall, perineum, buttocks, external genitalia, and lower limbs.

Also known as lymph node of Cloquet, lymph node of Rosenmuller, nodus lymphaticus inguinalis superficialis, superficial inguinal node — per UBERON

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

Also identified as

• SCTID 113340006 per UBERON