NEET PG Medical – 2016 – Question – 100
Submandibular lymph nodes drain the following areas of the face except?
a) Medial half of eyelids
b) Central part of lower lip
c) Medial part of cheek
d) Central part of fore head
Correct Answer – B
Ans. is ‘B‘ i.e., Central part of lower lip [Ref BDC Vol. III 6th/e p. 73] Lymphatic drainage of face
The face possesses three areas from which lymphatic drainage is as follows:?
1. Upper area, comprising greater part of forehead, lateral Vi of eyelids, conjunctiva, lateral part of cheek and parotid area, drains into preauricular (superficial) parotid nodes.
2. Middle area, comprising central part of forehead, external nose, upper lip, lateral part of lower lip, medial halves of eyelids, medial part of cheek, and greater part of lower jaw, drains into submandibular nodes.
3. Lower area, including central part of lower lip and the chin, drains into submental nodes.
