Components of the Lymphatic System

Question 1

________ lymph nodes are lymph nodes found in the neck.

Answer 1

Cervical

Question 2

__________ originates at the cisterna chyli (when present) and terminates at the junction of the left subclavian and left internal jugular veins.

Answer 2

Thoracic duct

Question 3

__________ lies in the upper part of the mediastinum behind the sternum and extends upwards into the root of the neck.

Answer 3

Thymus gland

Question 4

______________ is located beneath the skin and above the pectoral muscle.

Answer 4

Lymphatic of mammary glands

Question 5

_______ lymph nodes are lymph nodes found on the underarm and chest.

Answer 5

Axillary

Question 6

_____________ is found in the retrocrucal space, to the right side and behind the abdominal aorta..

Answer 6

Cisterna Chyli

Question 7

_______ is found in the upper left side of the abdomen, next to the stomach and behind the left ribs.

Answer 7

Spleen

Question 8

________ lymph nodes lie in front of the lumbar vertebrae near the aorta.

Answer 8

Lumbar

Question 9

___________ are also found in the 4 limbs.

Answer 9

Lymphatics

Question 10

________ lymph nodes are found in the pelvic region.

Answer 10

Pelvic

Question 11

__________ lymph nodes are nodes found in the groin region.

Answer 11

Inguinal

Question 12

Name two lymphatic ducts and indicate the body regions usually drained by each?

Answer 12

Right lymphatic duct :It receives lymph from the right upper arm and the right side of the head and thorax.

Thoracic duct :It drains lymph from the rest of the body.