LYMPHATICS OF THE FACE

Question 1

lymphatics of the face

Answer 1

1, no lymph nodes in the scalp and the face except for the parotid/buccal region

2. superficial lymphatics vessel accompany veins
3. deep lymphatics accompany arteries
4. all lymphatics of the head and the neck drain directly or indirectly into the deep cervical lymph nodes

Question 2

superficial parotid lymph node

Answer 2

lymph from the lateral part of the face and scalp including eyelids

Question 3

deep cervical lymph nodes

Answer 3

lymph from deep parotid nodes

Question 4

submandibular lymph nodes

Answer 4

lymph from the upper lip and lateral part of the lower lip

Question 5

submental lymph nodes

Answer 5

lymph from the chin and central part of the lower lip