Lymphatic Pathways in Lower Limbs
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Which one of the following is a superficial lymphatic pathway in the lower limbs?

  • Peroneal/fibular
  • Anterior tib
  • Posterior tib
  • Gluteal (correct)
  • Which lymph nodes may be affected by sexually transmitted diseases?

  • Popliteal nodes
  • Superficial inferior inguinal nodes
  • Superficial superior inguinal nodes (correct)
  • Inguinal nodes
  • Which lymph nodes may cancer cells from vulvar, penile, and anal cancers often travel to?

  • Inguinal nodes
  • Superficial inferior inguinal nodes
  • Superficial superior inguinal nodes (correct)
  • Popliteal nodes
  • Which group of nodes lies in the upper, inner part of the thigh, commonly along the route of the femoral vascular bundle?

    <p>Deep inguinal nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of nodes generally drain lymph from the gluteal region and the infraumbilical area?

    <p>Superior Superficial inguinal nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of nodes receive lymph from the deep collector vessel pathways and efferent vessels of the superficial inguinal nodes?

    <p>Deep inguinal nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of nodes is located within the fatty tissue reserve of the popliteal fossa and drains lymph from the knee and fossa itself?

    <p>Popliteal nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of collectors arise from the lateral aspect of the foot and may join the medial route, but with variation on whether it crosses the midline inferior or superior to the knee?

    <p>Anterolateral collectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of collectors follow the route of the lesser saphenous vein and run into the deep popliteal nodes?

    <p>Posterolateral collectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of collectors arise from the lymphatic capillaries within the gluteal tissue spaces and run into the superficial inguinal nodes?

    <p>Gluteal collectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of nodes generally drain lymph from the gluteal region, infraumbilical area, and skin of external genitals and the anal region?

    <p>Superficial Superior inguinal medial and lateral nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lymphatic duct does the lymph from the trunks after the inguinal nodes enter?

    <p>Thoracic duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following lymph nodes generally drains lymph from the upper, inner part of the thigh?

    <p>Inguinal Deep (med and lat)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of nodes receive lymph from the deep collector vessel pathways and efferent vessels of the superficial inguinal nodes?

    <p>Popliteal nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lymphatic pathway follows the route of the great saphenous vein proximally and enters into the superficial inguinal nodes inferomedially?

    <p>Medial collectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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