Basics
These are a system of channels that parallel the venous blood vessels yet are MORE numerous.
What is lymphatic vessels?
These bean shaped bodies are grouped in clusters along connecting lymphatic vessels
What are lymph nodes?
This famous duck is often fighting with his anger issues when his love, Daisy, isn't giving him attention
Who is Donald Duck?
Occipital lymph nodes consist of approximately this number
These lymph nodes are compromised of up to 12 in number and are superficial nodes located along the facial vein with its diagonal course across the side of the face
What is facial lymph nodes?
Clear watery fluid that drains from the surrounding region into the lymphatic vessels
What is lymph
Lymph nodes are often called
What are glands?
Within the tissue located in outer regions of the body, smaller lymphatic vessels containing lymph converge into these?
What are lymphatic ducts?
During this type of exam, the clinician will have the patient lean the head forward and allowing for effective bilateral palpation at the base of each side of the head
What is extraoral examination?
Maylar lymph nodes are located here
What is the infraorbital region?
lymphatic vessels have one-way valves similar to
What is veins?
Lymph nodes filter this from the lymph
Lymphatic system of the right side of the head and neck converge by way of this
What is the right jugular trunk?
Occipital nodes empty into these
What is deep cervical nodes?
These nodes are located along the nasolabial sulcus
What is nasolabial lymph nodes?
This is part of the immune system that consists of vessels, nodes, ducts and tonsils.
What is lymphatic system?
Lymphoid tissue contains these white blood cells of the immune system
What are lymphocytes?
This duck has vaults of cash and gold coins
Who is Scrooge McDuck?
Occipital lymph nodes are one of 5 groups of paired superficial lymph nodes located in the head. These other groups are called
What is posterior auricular, anterior auricular, superficial partid, and facial lymph nodes?
Buccal lymph nodes are found around the labial commissure and are just superficial to this muscle
What is the thymus?
Lymph nodes are usually small, soft and free or mobile in these types of patients
What is healthy patients?
Lymphatic vessels of the left side of the head and neck converge into the left jugular trunk, actually a short vessel, into this
What is the thoracic duct?
This is often what many men call their crazy ex-girlfriends after she goes mental and trashes his apartment and vehicle
What is a head case?
What are mandibular lymph nodes?