Twenty Questions Flashcards
What circulatory component do lymphatics tend to follow?
The Venous Circulation
Which lymph nodes are able to be palpated?
Superficial Lymph nodes
What are the functional cells of the lymphatic system?
Lymphocytes
What lymph nodes are found anterior to the ear?
Anterior auricular nodes
The mandibular incisors drain to which node?
The submental nodes
All teeth except mandibular incisors and maxillary third molars drain to these nodes?
Submandibular nodes
Which lymph nodes do the maxillary third molars drain?
Superior deep cervical nodes
What fascia allows the skin to move?
Superficial Fascia
What cranial nerve is within the parotid space?
VII (facial nerve)
Describe the boundaries and location of the submandibular space.
mylohyoid
mandible
lateral and posterior to the submental space
Describe the boundaries of the sublingual space.
mylohyoid
mandible
oral mucosa
What is pus?
a liquefied necrotic tissue
What is osteomyelitis?
inflammation of bone marrow
What is the physically largest salivary gland? What type of secretions does it produce?
Parotid Gland
Serous Secretions
Which salivary gland produces the largest portion of saliva? What type of secretions does it produce?
Submandibular gland
Mixed secretions: serous and mucous
What kind of nervous system stimuli and which cranial nerve stimulates parotid gland secretion?
Parasympethetic Nervous System Cranial IX (via otic ganglion)
Which duct carries sublingual gland secretions?
Bartholin’s Duct
What are the secondary nodes to the mandibular incisors?
submandibular nodes
What are the tertiary nodes for the maxillary premolars?
Inferior Deep Cervical Nodes
Describe lymph nodes that are responding to an infection.
firm, movable, tender
