Exam 12: Lymphatic Drainage of the Head and Neck

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Gingiva of the maxillary teeth

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Lateral surface of the tongue

Lymph is collected by ____________________, which join to form larger lymphatic vessels.

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Anterior portion of the ear

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Forehead

Name the triangle of the neck where the lymph nodes that drain the tip of the tongue are located.

Which of the following regional lymph nodes empty into the superficial cervical lymph nodes? (Select all that apply.)

Multiple lymphatic capillaries join to form ____________________.

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Clear to white proteinaceous fluid

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Medial portion of the lower lip

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Medial portion of the eyelids

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Gingiva of the mandibular premolars

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Tip of the tongue

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Mandibular molars

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Filter lymph

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Central portion of the floor of the mouth

Match the descriptions with the correct region of direct lymphatic drainage. Answers may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Maxillary teeth

The lymphatic system can serve as a route for the spread of cancer.

Debris is filtered from the lymphatic system by ____________________ situated at various points along lymphatic vessels.

Which group of lymph nodes is considered to be the final common pathway of lymph for the majority of the head and neck?