| Superior mesenteric lymph nodes | |
|---|---|
 Lymph nodes of the large intestine and lower abdomen (superior mesenteric is #1) | |
| Details | |
| System | Lymphatic system |
| Drains to | Preaortic lymph node |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | nodi lymphoidei mesenterici superiores |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The superior mesenteric lymph nodes may be divided into three principal groups:
- mesenteric lymph nodes
- ileocolic lymph nodes
- mesocolic lymph nodes