The infrahyoid nodes are small anterior neck nodes lying on the thyrohyoid membrane below the hyoid bone. They belong to the anterior deep cervical group.
| Location | Anterior neck, on the thyrohyoid membrane below the hyoid bone |
|---|---|
| Receives lymph from |
|
| Lymphatic drainage |
Filter lymph from the upper larynx and lower pharynx.
Cancers of the supraglottic larynx have a rich lymph supply and often spread to these nodes and on to the deep cervical chain on both sides.
Early lymph node spread from cancers above the vocal folds.
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