Clinical examination of the lymph nodes includes inspection and palpation of all clinically relevant major lymph node groups. Clinically relevant lymph nodes are located in the head and neck, the axillae, and the inguinal area. Palpable lymph nodes should be assessed for size, tenderness, mobility, and erythema. A complete examination of the lymph nodes also includes the palpation of the spleen, which is considered a major lymphatic organ.

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0:31 Identification of head / neck lymph nodes
0:39 Lymph nodes to include in every palpation
1:31 Palpation of head and neck lymph nodes: suboccipital, retro and preauricular, submandibular, submental, deep cervical, supraclavicular, infraclavicular
2:19 Identification of axillary lymph nodes
3:28 Palpation of axillary lymph nodes
3:59 Identification of the superficial lymph nodes of the inguinal area
4:39 Examination of inguinal lymph nodes
5:03 Examination of an enlarged spleen

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