Beginner Inguinal Lymph Nodes Quiz

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

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

Q2. Where are the superficial inguinal lymph nodes located?

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

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

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

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

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

Q5. Where are the deep inguinal lymph nodes located?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q10. Where are inguinal lymph nodes examined clinically?

• Cubital fossa
• Posterior neck
• Axilla
• Groin