The anterior tibial node is a small inconstant deep node in the front of the leg, lying on the interosseous membrane beside the anterior tibial vessels.
| Location | Anterior compartment of the leg, on the upper interosseous membrane next to the anterior tibial artery |
|---|---|
| Receives lymph from |
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| Lymphatic drainage |
Filters deep lymph from the front of the leg.
It is rarely clinically important but may be seen on lymphoscintigraphy or occasionally act as a sentinel node for melanoma of the leg.
A rare site of melanoma spread from the lower leg.
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