Dermatomes and Lymphatic Drainage of the Upper Limb

Question 1

The Pectoral Lymph nodes of the upper limb are located where

Answer 1

The medial wall of the Axillary

Question 2

The pectoral lymph nodes drain from

Answer 2

The anterior thoracic wall including most of the breast

Question 3

The sub-scapular lymph nodes are located

Answer 3

along the posterior axillary fold and subscapular blood vessels

Question 4

The sub-scapular lymph nodes drain from

Answer 4

The posterior thoracic wall and the scapular regions

Question 5

The Humeral lymph nodes are located

Answer 5

On the lateral wall of the axilla posterior to the axillary vein

Question 6

Where do the humeral lymph nodes drain from

Answer 6

The upper limb

Question 7

The central lymph nodes are located

Answer 7

At the base of the axilla

Question 8

Where do the central lymph nodes receive lymph from

Answer 8

The pectoral, subscapular and humeral axillary lymph node groups

Question 9

Where are the apical lymph nodes located

Answer 9

In the apex of the axilla

Question 10

Where do the apical lymph nodes receive lymph from

Answer 10

All axillary lymph nodes