Repro lymphatics Flashcards
Lymphatic drainage of:
Pelvic viscera, especially the superior parts of the middle to anterior pelvic organs and inguinal lymph nodes..
External iliac lymph nodes
Lymphatic drainage of the:
Gluteal region, deep perineum, and inferior pelvic viscera
Internal iliac lymph nodes
Lymphatic drainage of the:
Postero-inferior pelvic viscera and drain either to internal or common iliac nodes.
Sacral lymph nodes
What area of the pelvis does the common iliac lymph nodes drain
Drainage from the three main groups: external, internal and sacral lymph nodes
Which two lymph node groups receive lymph from the testis?
Lumbar and paraaortic
where does lymph from the prostate drain?
Internal iliac and sacral lymph nodes
Where does lymph from the seminal vesical drain?
Internal & external iliac lymph nodes
Where does lymph from the scrotum drain?
Superficial inguinal lymph nodes
Where does lymph from the penis drain?
Superficial inguinal lymph nodes
penile skin: superficial inguinal nodes
glans: deep inguinal & external iliac nodes
Erectile tissue and penile urethra: to internal iliac lymph nodes
Which group of lymph nodes drain the ovary?
Para-aortic lymph nodes
Which group of lymph nodes drain the fundus & upper uterine body?
Lumbar & para-aortic
Which group of lymph nodes drain most of the uterine body?
External iliac lymph nodes
Which group of lymph nodes drain the uterine cervix and upper vagina?
Internal iliac & sacral nodes
Where does lymph from the lower vagina drain
Superficial inguinal nodes
Which group of lymph nodes first receives four from the lateral part (quadrant) of the breast tissue
Axillary lymph nodes
Lymphatic drainage of the nipple & apolar area
Subareolar lymphatic plexus
Describe the function of axially lymph nodes
Include apical, lateral, posterior, and pectoral
Drain lateral breast tissue
Central nodes are palpated most frequently
