Asked by Roman Bennett on Sep 25, 2024

Bacteria on a splinter in your shoulder would be filtered by lymph nodes in the ________ region.

A) axillary
B) inguinal
C) thoracic
D) supratrochlear
E) cervical

Axillary

Pertaining to the underarm or armpit area, especially with reference to lymph nodes or sweat glands located in this region.

Inguinal

Refers to the region of the lower abdomen, particularly the area where the abdomen meets the top thigh on each side.

Supratrochlear

Pertaining to an area above the trochlea, often referencing nerves or vessels in the region near the eyebrow.

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