Lymphatics

Question 1

What areas of the body does the Right Lymphatic Duct drain?

Answer 1

R. arm, R. head and neck, R. thorax, and lungs (except L. upper lobe)

Question 2

Where does the Right Lymphatic Duct join venous drainage?

Answer 2

Junction of R. subclavian and R. internal jugular veins

Question 3

Where does the Thoracic Duct join venous drainage?

Answer 3

Junction of L. subclavian and L. internal jugular veins

Question 4

At what point of the vertebral column does the Thoracic duct move left of midline?

Answer 4

T4

Question 5

What is the significance of Virchow’s Node?

Answer 5

Associated with intra-abdominal or thoracic cancer

Question 6

What is the significance of the Epi(supra)trochlear Node?

Answer 6

Associated with syphillis

Question 7

What are absolute contraindications for lymphatic treatment?

Answer 7

Anuria and Necrotizing Fasciitis

Question 8

What is the cisterna chyli and where is it located?

Answer 8

dilation of the distal thoracic duct - anterior to L1-2 and posterior to right crura of diaphragm

Question 9

What areas of the body drain into the cisterna chyli?

Answer 9

R/L lumbar lymphatic trunks and intestinal lymph