Lymphatic Drainage of the Limbs

Question 1

describe the path of superficial lymphatics in the upper limb

Answer 1

arise from plexuses on the fingers and hands and then follows the cephalic or basilic veins

Question 2

if lymphatics follow the basilic vein where will it drain into

Answer 2

cubital the lateral axillary nodes

Question 3

if lymphatics follow the cephalic vein where will it drain into

Answer 3

apical axillary nodes

Question 4

describe the path of deep lymphatics in the upper limb

Answer 4

they follow the deep veins and drain into the lateral axillary nodes

Question 5

where do axillary nodes drain into

Answer 5

subclavian lymphatics

Question 6

describe the path of superficial lymphatics in the lower limb

Answer 6

follow the saphenous veins

Question 7

if superficial lymphatics follow the great saphenous vein where will it drain into

Answer 7

superficial inguinal nodes to external iliac or deep inguinal nodes

Question 8

if superficial lymphatics follow the small saphenous vein where will it drain into

Answer 8

popliteal fossa nodes then deep inguinal nodes and then external iliac nodes

Question 9

where do the external iliac nodes drain into

Answer 9

common iliac nodes then lumbar lymphatics