Lymphatic vessels Flashcards

1
Q

what do lymph nodes contain

A

immune cells

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2
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lymph nodes in head and neck are organised into 2 sets. what are the names of these sets

A

superficial set

deep set

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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

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4
Q

location of the deep set of lymph nodes

A

around the right AND left internal jugular vein, IJV

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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

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