Beginner Thorax Lymphatic Drainage Quiz

Q1. Which major lymphatic vessel carries lymph from most of the body through the thorax?

• Internal thoracic vein
• Azygos vein
• Right lymphatic duct
• Thoracic duct

Q2. Which lymph nodes lie along the internal thoracic vessels near the sternum?

• Occipital lymph nodes
• Popliteal lymph nodes
• Parasternal lymph nodes
• Deep inguinal lymph nodes

Q3. Which lymph nodes receive drainage from posterior portions of the intercostal spaces?

• External iliac lymph nodes
• Epitrochlear lymph nodes
• Submental lymph nodes
• Intercostal lymph nodes

Q4. Which lymph nodes are located within the lungs along branches of the bronchi?

• Pulmonary lymph nodes
• Superficial inguinal lymph nodes
• Mesenteric lymph nodes
• Parasternal lymph nodes

Q5. Where are bronchopulmonary lymph nodes primarily located?

• Inside the axilla
• At the renal hilum
• At the femoral canal
• At the lung hilum

Q6. Which lymph nodes are closely associated with the tracheal bifurcation and main bronchi?

• Tracheobronchial lymph nodes
• Submandibular lymph nodes
• Para-aortic lumbar lymph nodes
• Superficial inguinal lymph nodes

Q7. Which lymphatic trunks collect much of the lymph from thoracic viscera?

• Bronchomediastinal trunks
• Intestinal trunk
• Lumbar trunks
• Jugular veins

Q8. Which side of the upper thorax generally drains toward the right venous angle?

• Both lower limbs only
• Right side
• Left lower limb
• Left side only

Q9. Which nodal group is especially important for lymph from the anterior thoracic wall near the sternum?

• Mesenteric lymph nodes
• Parasternal lymph nodes
• Mastoid lymph nodes
• Popliteal lymph nodes

Q10. Where does the thoracic duct usually enter the venous circulation?

• Portal vein
• Right femoral vein
• Left venous angle
• Superior sagittal sinus