Neck Lymph Node Boundary Level IV

Preferred Label : Neck Lymph Node Boundary Level IV;

NCIt related terms : CERVICAL LYMPH NODE LEVEL IV;

NCIt definition : The following anatomical structures define the neck lymph node boundary for level IV: Superior: horizontal plane defined by the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage; inferior: clavicle; anterior (medial): lateral border of the sternohyoid muscle; posterior (lateral): lateral border of the sternocleidomastoid or sensory branches of the cervical plexus. (AJCC 8th ed.);

Alternative definition : CDISC: Cervical lymph nodes located in the lower jugular group located around the lower third of the internal jugular vein extending from the inferior border of the cricoid cartilage (above) to the clavicle (below).;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL521209;

Details

Origin ID

C132500;

UMLS CUI

C4330805;

Anatomic structure is physical part of
- Head and Neck [NCIt concept]
- Lymphatic System [NCIt concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Finding [UMLS semantic type]
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- CDISC SDTM Anatomical Location Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CDISC SDTM Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CDISC SEND Terminology [NCIt concept]
- Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium Terminology [NCIt concept]

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