what is epitrochlear lymph nodes
The epitrochlear lymph nodes, also known as the cubital or supraepitrochlear lymph nodes, are part of the superficial lymphatic system of the upper limb. There are usually one or two of these lymph nodes, sometimes three, and rarely four.The epitrochlear nodes are located in the subcutaneous connective tissue on the medial aspect of the elbow, about 4â5 cm above the humeral epitrochlea.evertheless, drainage areas of the upper limb are characterized by wide interindividual variability. Some lymphatic vessels arise from the epitrochlear nodes and extend to the axillary station [1] (Fig. 1). Fig. 1. Normal epitrochlear lymph node.