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Submental nodes

Nodi submentales · Podbradové uzliny

Lymphatic & immune

Looks like

A few nodes under the chin, between the two front bellies of the digastric muscles.

What it does

Filter lymph from the chin, the middle of the lower lip, the lower front teeth and tip of the tongue.

Keeping it well

Swell with front-tooth infections. A lasting lump under the chin, or a sore on the lip or tongue tip, should be checked.

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