Lymphatic Drainage of the Thorax

Question 1

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| What are the 3 parietal nodes and where are they located?</p>

Answer 1

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Sternal (parasternal or internal thoracic)- Near internal thoracic vessels</p>

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Intercostal- Related to the ehads and necks of ribs</p>

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Phrenic- Lie on the diaphragm</p>

Question 2

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| What 2 nodes are part of the phrenic nodes and what are their locations?</p>

Answer 2

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Anterior- lie in the region of the xiphoid process</p>

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Lateral or Middle - located nera the points where the phrenic nerves pierce the diaphragm</p>