Lymphatic Drainages Flashcards
Back
Paravertebral & Retroperitoneal nodes
Also segmental regions (e.g. posterior cervical & axillary nodes)
Medial Aspect of Upper Limb (Superficial)
Lateral (humeral) Nodes.
Follows basilic vein
Deep Drainage of Upper Limb
Lateral (humeral) Nodes
Follows basilic vein
Lateral Aspect of Upper Limb (Superficial)
Apical nodes
Posterior Thoracic Wall
Posterior (scapular) Nodes
Posterior Shoulder
Posterior (scapular) Nodes
Anterior Thoracic Wall
Anterior (Pectoral) Nodes
Lateral Thoracic Wall
Anterior (Pectoral) Nodes
Anterior Abdominal Wall (Above Umbilicus)
Axillary or Parasternal Nodes
Anterior Abdominal Wall (Below Umbilicus)
Superficial Inguinal Nodes
Posterior Abdominal Wall
Lumbar (Lateral Aortic) Nodes
These nodes drain into the cisterna chyli which becomes thoracic duct
Pelvis
Common Iliac Nodes
These nodes drain into the lumbar nodes
Thigh
Superficial Inguinal Nodes (Vertical group)
Anteromedial Leg
Superficial Inguinal Nodes (Vertical group)
Anteromedial Foot
Superficial Inguinal Nodes (Vertical group)