Lymphatic System Part 3 Flashcards
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All Lymphatic pathways leading into a lymph node station are combined into a tributary region. What are they?
Quadrants
Territory
Watersheds - What drains in the upper right?
The right drainage area clears the right arm and chest
Watersheds - What drains in the upper left
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.
Approx how many lymph nodes in total
About 600
Approx Lymph nodes in the neck
About 160
Structure of the Lymph Node?
Connective tissue capsule
Supporting strands of connective tissue inside
Below marginal sinus there are clusters of lymphocytes
Artery, vein and nerve
Deep Lymphatic System
Thorax
Abdomen (Pelvis, Lumbar)
Leg
Superficial Lymphatic System
Neck, Head
Arm
Leg
Trunk
Regional Lymph Nodes for the Arm/Hand
Cubital
Axillary
Infraclavicular
Supraclavicular