lymphatic system

Question 1

Where does lymph in the lower limb drain?

Answer 1

1. inguinal nodes
2. iliac and lumbar nodes into lumbar trunks
3. thoracic duct at cisterna chyli

Question 2

Where does lymph in the body wall drain?

Answer 2

1. parietal nodes into lumbar trunks or thoracic duct

Question 3

Where does lymph in the abdominal viscera train?

Answer 3

1. visceral nodes
2. intestinal trunk
3. thoracic duct at cisterna chyli

Question 4

Where does lymph in the upper limb drain?

Answer 4

1. axillary nodes
2. subclavian trunk
3. right lymphatic duct (upper rt quadrant) or thoracic duct

Question 5

Where does lymph in the thoracic viscera drain?

Answer 5

1. visceral nodes
2. bronchomediastinal trunks
3. rt. lymphatic duct or thoracic duct

Question 6

Where does lymph in the head and neck drain?

Answer 6

1. cervical nodes
2. jugular trunk
3. lymphatic duct or thoracic duct

Question 7

Where does lymph in the lungs drain?

Answer 7

1. pulmonary nodes
2. bronchopulmonary nodes
3. tracheobronchial nodes
4. paratracheal nodes
5. bronchomediastinal trunks
   NOTE: inferior left lobe can drain into both right and left sides

Question 8

Where does lymph in the skin/superficial fascia drain?

Answer 8

head and neck: cervical nodes
below clavicles and above umbilicus: axillary nodes
below umbilicus: inguinal nodes

Question 9

Where does lymph in the breast drain?

Answer 9

axillary nodes: 75%

parasternal nodes: 25% medial parts