Lymphatic System Part 3 Flashcards

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1
Q

All Lymphatic pathways leading into a lymph node station are combined into a tributary region. What are they?

A

Quadrants

Territory

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2
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Watersheds - What drains in the upper right?

A

The right drainage area clears the right arm and chest

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3
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Watersheds - What drains in the upper left

A

The left drainage area clears all of the other areas of the body including both legs, the lower trunk, upper left side of the chest, and the left arm.

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4
Q

Approx how many lymph nodes in total

A

About 600

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5
Q

Approx Lymph nodes in the neck

A

About 160

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6
Q

Structure of the Lymph Node?

A

Connective tissue capsule
Supporting strands of connective tissue inside
Below marginal sinus there are clusters of lymphocytes
Artery, vein and nerve

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7
Q

Deep Lymphatic System

A

Thorax
Abdomen (Pelvis, Lumbar)
Leg

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8
Q

Superficial Lymphatic System

A

Neck, Head
Arm
Leg
Trunk

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9
Q

Regional Lymph Nodes for the Arm/Hand

A

Cubital
Axillary
Infraclavicular
Supraclavicular

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