Lymphatics of head and neck Flashcards
1
Q
What are the superficial nodes of the head?
A
- Facial nodes
- Superficial parotid nodes
- ant. and post. auricular nodes
- Occipital nodes
2
Q
What are the deep nodes of the head?
A
- Deep parotid nodes
- Retropharyngeal nodes
3
Q
What are the superficial cervical nodes?
A
- Submental nodes
- Submandibular nodes
- External jugular nodes
- Anterior jugular nodes
4
Q
What are the deep cervical nodes?
A
- Jugolodigastric node
- Superior deep cervical node
- Jugulo-omohyoid nodes
- Accessory node
- Inferior deep cervical node
- Supraclavicular
5
Q
What is the general pathway for lymphatics in the head/neck?
A
Nodes drain into the superior cervical node then to the inferior cervical node and then into the thoracic duct on the left or the right lymphatic duct on the right
6
Q
How do lymph nodes differ in infection vs Malignancy?
A
Infection = Swollen and tender
Malignancy = Hard and painless lumps
