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What are the lymph nodes located directly near the spine of your neck called?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Probably paraspinal: You can call them whatever you like but check one of the great old anatomy books in the library. Do they use them any more? You know, that big, musty smelly building with lots of shelves lined with books and people sitting silently at desks staring at glowing computer screens!

Answered 7/14/2016

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