Beginner Inguinal Lymph Nodes Quiz

Q1. What are the two major groups of inguinal lymph nodes?

• Popliteal and cubital nodes
• Superficial and deep inguinal nodes
• Anterior and posterior cervical nodes
• External and internal thoracic nodes

Q2. Where are the superficial inguinal lymph nodes located?

• Deep gluteal region
• Superficial fascia of the upper thigh
• Popliteal fossa
• Anterior compartment of the leg

Q3. Which superficial vein is an important landmark for part of the superficial inguinal node group?

• Great saphenous vein
• Small saphenous vein
• Popliteal vein
• Anterior tibial vein

Q4. Which lymph nodes receive much of the superficial lymphatic drainage from the lower limb?

• Deep cervical lymph nodes
• Superficial inguinal lymph nodes
• Axillary lymph nodes
• Tracheobronchial lymph nodes

Q5. Where are the deep inguinal lymph nodes located?

• Along the radial artery
• Along the brachial artery
• Along the femoral vein
• Within the popliteus muscle

Q6. Which node group generally receives lymph from the superficial inguinal nodes?

• Mesenteric nodes
• Mediastinal nodes
• Occipital nodes
• Deep inguinal nodes

Q7. Which pelvic lymph nodes receive efferent lymph from the deep inguinal nodes?

• Deep cervical nodes
• External iliac nodes
• Internal thoracic nodes
• Para-aortic nodes directly in all cases

Q8. Which region is NOT normally a major drainage territory of the inguinal lymph nodes?

• Superficial perineum
• Lower limb
• Upper limb
• Lower anterior abdominal wall

Q9. Why can inguinal lymph nodes enlarge after an infected wound on the foot?

• They form the ankle joint capsule
• They innervate the skin of the foot
• They directly supply arterial blood to the foot
• They receive lymphatic drainage from much of the lower limb

Q10. Where are inguinal lymph nodes examined clinically?

• Cubital fossa
• Posterior neck
• Groin
• Axilla