Lymphatic drainage

Question 1

Axillary lymph nodes

Answer 1

Root of upper limb, around the axillary vein

Question 2

Superficial and deep inguinal lymph nodes

Answer 2

Root of lower limb

Question 3

Pectoral lymph nodes

Answer 3

Around pectoralis major muscle

Question 4

Tracheobronchial lymph nodes

Answer 4

Bifurcation of trachea

Question 5

Lumbar/pelvic lymph nodes

Answer 5

Root of arteries in the abdomen and pelvis

Question 6

Superficial and deep cervical lymph nodes

Answer 6

In head and neck

Question 7

Breast structure

Answer 7

Base (glandular) part and Axillary tail (of Spence)

Question 8

Base of breast

Answer 8

Glandular part

• Between ribs 2-6
• Between lateral border of sternum and midaxillary line
• Divided into 16-20 lobes and smaller lobules
• Surrounded by extensive adipose tissue

Question 9

Axillary tail (of Spence)

Answer 9

Extends superolateral

• Penetrates floor of axilla
• Lies in close proximity to axillary lymph nodes

Question 10

Lymph nodes of breasts

Answer 10

• Pectoral/anterior: pectoralis major
• Lateral
• Parasternal
• Apical: under clavicles
• Central
• Abdominal wall (bottom of breast)