Superficial lymph nodes Flashcards
occipital lymph node drain
occipital area of scalp
occipital location
back of head, lateral border of trapezius
mastoid/pre-auricular drain
posterior neck
upper ear
back of EAM
mastoid node location
posterior to ear
insertion of SCM to mastoid process
preauricular/periparotid drain
superficial areas of face and temporal region
preauricular location
anterior to auricle of ear
parotid drain
Nose Nasal cavity External meatus tympanic cavity Nasal cavities nasopharynx
Submental drain
central lower lip
floor of mouth
apex of tongue
submental location
superficial to mylohyoid
submandibular drain
cheeks lateral aspects of the nose upper lip lateral parts of the lower lip gums, anterior tongue
facial drain
mucous membrane of the nose
cheek
eyelids
conjunctiva
facial location
comprises
maxillary/infraorbital,
buccinator,
supramandibular lymph nodes
superficial cervical drain
superficial surface of anterior neck
superficial cervical location
Anterior region:
Close to anterior jugular vein
Posterior lateral region
Close to external jugular vein
submandibular location
below the mandible
