MEDRADSC 3I03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Suprahyoid Muscles, Mediastinum, Hyoid Bone
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A lot of pathology can take place. Where are the lymph nodes in the neck grouped: along larger blood vessels, a lot following the internal jugular vein, around the ear, around the lower border of the jaws, up the clavicle and base of the neck. Nodes are classified into 7 groups for what purpose: clinical and surgical identification, particular pathology likes to stay in particular nodes, know where to look in the certain lymph nodes, know the 7 groups (2) What is the purpose of lymph nodes: carry fluid from interstitial spaces to regional lymph nodes, filter lymph prior to venous return. Capacity to trap the pathogen from specific lymph node. Internal jugular: upper, middle, lower thirds level. Level i level at mandible: submental, submandibular nodes, chart to. What muscle regions of the neck can be further divided by layers of fascia: supra and infra hyoid (ant.