neck and face Flashcards
lymph nodes of head and neck: describe the anatomy of the major groups of lymph nodes in the head and neck and potential routes for the spread of infection and malignant disease
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8 lymph nodes in sagittal view of neck (passage of drainage from superior to inferior)
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parotid (near salivary gland; anterior), mastoid and occipital (posterior); submandibular; submental (anterior); superficial cervical (posterior); deep cervical (medial); anterior cervical (anterior)
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what does superficial cervical lymph node run along
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external jugular vein
3
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what does deep cervical lymph node run along
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internal jugular vein
4
Q
what does anterior cervical lymph node run along
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anterior jugular vein
5
Q
what does lymph drain into from upper right quadrant (including right side of head and neck)
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right lymphatic duct
6
Q
what does lymph drain into from other 3 quadrants
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thoracic duct
7
Q
diagram of lymph node locations and pathway of lymphatic drainage
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