Functions of the lymphatic system
What's the difference between vertical and horizontal lymphatic nodes?
Which canal does the superficial inguinal nodes drain?
Is located near the base of the axilla (deep to pectoralis minor and close to the 2nd part of the axillary artery)
Even when vertical and horizontal LN are in the same area, they are differentiated by...
The epitrochlear lymph nodes are also known as the...
Which is the best way to palpate the vertical and horizontal LN?
Which is the first place where breast cancer spreads?
Drains into central, apical and deep cervical nodes
Lymph nodes provide an ideal environment for communication between...
anal canal
Axillary nodes
Location: H:inguinal ligament V: GSV (greater sapherous vein)
Central axillary
Mantain fluid balance, absorption of fat and fat-soluble nutrients
cubital or supraepitrochlear lymph node
Lateral (humeral) axillary
Draining zone (V: lower extremity H: trunk, lower back and genitalia)
Cells of the immune system
The patient should lay down