Lymphatic Drainage
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Lymphatic drainage of the Upper Limb
The lymphatic drainage of the upper limb follows the unnamed lymph vessels, which starts in the hand and run upwards in the direction of the axilla. When they reach cubital fossa, the lymph goes through cubital nodes. From here, lymph vessels run superiorly to drain into the
Thoracic Duct- Formation, Course, Connection, Tributaries and Development
The Thoracic Duct is the largest lymphatic vessel(trunk) or great lymph channel, which drains lymph into the bloodstream from the majority of the body. Appearance of the lymph in thoracic duct is milky white since it includes a product of fat digestion (chyle) from the intestine. Because
Superficial Lymph Nodes and Lymph Vessels
They are situated around the junction of the head with the neck. All the superficial structures and some deep structures of the head are darined by them. The majority of the efferent lymph vessels from these lymph nodes pass along the internal jugular vein, deep to cervical
Lymphatic Drainage of the Head and Neck
The cancers originating in this region have predictable patterns of spread via the chains of lymph nodes in the neck, which help the surgeons to eliminate the desirable lymph nodes, the understanding of lymphatic drainage of the head and neck is vitally essential since. The lymph nodes
Lymphatic Drainage of the Face
Submental Lymph Nodes They are situated just below the symphysis menti. They receive lymph from the midline of the lower lip, chin, tip of the tongue and related areas. Submandibular Lymph Nodes They are situated along with submandibular salivary gland between the layers of investing layer of
