Sites for Lymph Nodes

Question 1

Name: - Axillary - Location: - Armpits -

Answer 1

Function: Drain arms and shoulder region; cancer cells

from breasts may be present

Question 2

Name: - Cervical - Location: - Neck -

Answer 2

Function: Drain head and neck; may be enlarged

during upper respiratory infections

Question 3

Name: - Inguinal - Location: - Groin -

Answer 3

Function: Drain legs and lower pelvis

Question 4

Name: - Mediastinal - Location: - Chest -

Answer 4

Function: Drain chest cavity