Introduction to the Lymphatic System Flashcards
1
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Job of lymphatic system
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The lymphatic system collects fluid lost from vascular capillary beds, filters it and returns it to the general circulation
2
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2 lymphatic ducts (pic)
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Right Lymphatic Duct: Smaller of the the 2 parts of the lympthaic system— all the tan– right aspect of the head, neck, right upper thorax
Thoractic Duct: largest lympathic vessel: everything in pink, drains all the rest
3
Q
Cervical Nodes
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Along Course of internal jugular vein
4
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Axillary Nodes
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In Axilla
5
Q
Deep Nodes
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Related to Aorta and celiac trunk and superior and inferior mesenteric arteries
6
Q
Pericranial ring
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Base of head
7
Q
Trachael Nodes
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Nodes related to trachea and bronchi
8
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Inguinal Nodes
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Along course of Inguinal Ligament
9
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Femoral Nodes
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Along Femoral Vein
