Beginner Superficial Inguinal Nodes Quiz

Q1. In which tissue layer are the superficial inguinal lymph nodes found?

• Superficial fascia of the upper thigh
• Popliteal fossa
• Femoral canal
• Deep fascia of the leg

Q2. Which landmark lies immediately superior to the horizontal group of superficial inguinal nodes?

• Fibular head
• Adductor hiatus
• Patella
• Inguinal ligament

Q3. Which vessel is the main landmark for the vertical group of superficial inguinal nodes?

• Small saphenous vein
• Femoral artery
• Popliteal vein
• Great saphenous vein

Q4. What are the two traditional subdivisions of the superficial inguinal lymph nodes?

• Proximal and popliteal groups
• Horizontal and vertical groups
• Anterior and posterior groups
• Medial and lateral groups

Q5. Which nodes receive most superficial lymph from the lower limb?

• Lumbar nodes
• Axillary nodes
• Superficial inguinal nodes
• External iliac nodes directly

Q6. Which superficial inguinal subgroup is especially associated with lower-limb lymphatics ascending beside the great saphenous vein?

• Popliteal group
• Deep inguinal group
• Horizontal group
• Vertical group

Q7. Which part of the anterior abdominal wall commonly drains to superficial inguinal nodes?

• Posterior scalp
• Region below the umbilicus
• Thoracic wall above the clavicle
• Region above the umbilicus

Q8. Which region commonly sends superficial lymph to the superficial inguinal nodes?

• Superficial perineum
• Deep posterior thorax
• Posterior scalp
• Upper limb

Q9. Why are superficial inguinal nodes relatively accessible during physical examination?

• They lie superficially in the groin
• They lie within the femoral shaft
• They are inside the hip joint
• They lie behind the knee

Q10. Which nodal group is a common next station for lymph leaving superficial inguinal nodes?

• Axillary nodes
• Deep inguinal nodes
• Deep cervical nodes
• Popliteal nodes