Lymph Drainage

Question 1

Head and neck infection->

Answer 1

Cervical lymph nodes

Question 2

Infection of the lungs

Answer 2

Hilar lymph nodes

Question 3

Infection of the trachea and esophagus ->

Answer 3

Mediastinal lymph nodes

Question 4

Infection of the upper limb, BREAST, skin above umbilicus ->

Answer 4

Axillary lymph nodes

Question 5

Infection of the liver, stomach, spleen, pancreas, upper duodenum ->

Answer 5

Celiac lymph nodes

Question 6

Infection of the lower duodenum, jejunum, ileum, colon to splenic flexure->

Answer 6

Superior mesenteric lymph nodes

Question 7

Infection of the colon from splenic flexure to upper rectum ->

Answer 7

Inferior mesenteric lymph nodes

Question 8

Infection of the lower rectum to anal canal (above pectinate line), bladder, vagina (middle third), cervix, and prostate

Answer 8

Internal iliac lymph nodes

Question 9

Infection of the testes (not superficial), ovaries, kidneys, and uterus->

Answer 9

Para-aortic lymph nodes

Question 10

Infection of the anal canal (below the pectinate line), skin below umbilicus (except popliteal area), scrotum, vulva, and thighs

Answer 10

Superficial inguinal lymph nodes

Question 11

Infection of the dorsolateral foot, posterior calf ->

Answer 11

Popliteal lymph nodes

Question 12

Right lymphatic duct drains the….

Answer 12

Right side of body above diaphragm.

- Right arm and right half of the head

Question 13

Thoracic duct drains…

Answer 13

Everything else into junction of left subclavian and internal jugular veins.
-returns lymph back to circulation