Lymph nodes & the spleen

Question 1

How to palpate superficial inguinal lymph node bovine

Answer 1

Cranial to stifle

Question 2

How to palpate submandibular lymph node bovine

Answer 2

Medial aspect of jaw where vertical rami of mandible meet

Question 3

How to palpate prescapular lymph node bovine

Answer 3

Lie subcutaneous just anterior to shoulder joint

Question 4

How to palpate submandibular lymph node canine

Answer 4

At edge of angle of jaw, rostral to mandibular salivary edge

Question 5

How to palpate prescapular lymph node canine

Answer 5

In front of shoulder joint at base of neck

Question 6

How to palpate popliteal lymph node canine

Answer 6

Between muscles caudal to stifle

Question 7

How to find spleen on ultrasound

Answer 7

Palpate xiphoid process (end of sternum) & from this landmark caudally apply gel to ventrum of dog
Use curvilinear transducer