Lymphatic vessels Flashcards
1
Q
what do lymph nodes contain
A
immune cells
2
Q
lymph nodes in head and neck are organised into 2 sets. what are the names of these sets
A
superficial set
deep set
3
Q
the superficial nodes drain into the deep chains. who returns the lymph back and where is it returned
A
the deep chains return lymph back to the venous system in the lower neck
4
Q
location of the deep set of lymph nodes
A
around the right AND left internal jugular vein, IJV
5
Q
location of the superficial set of lymph nodes
A
sub-mental nodes
sub-mandibular nodes
sub-divided into groups based on location of the nodes