lymphatics Flashcards
1
Q
most lymph enters blood at___
A
the jxn of the internal jugular and subclavian veins
2
Q
lymphatics in groin
A
pass through femoral canal
3
Q
name the nodes on/in carotid sheath
A
the deep cervical nodes
4
Q
describe the parallel routes
A
follow CN XI down then transverse cervical nodes follow subclavian until joining others at jxn. Also, nodes following A. jugular
5
Q
tongue drainage
A
to opposite side. Ant. 2/3 to superficial ring then deep. Post 1/3 straight to deep ring or deep cervical nodes
6
Q
flow of maxilla
A
anteriorly out the infra-orbital foramen to superficial
7
Q
flow of mandible
A
posteriorly out the mandibular canal to deep
8
Q
what are tonsils
A
lymph nodules (not nodes)
9
Q
sentinel node of cancer in pharynx/tongue
A
Jugulodigastric (JD)
