Pharynx
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LymphVesselsandNodesofPharynxandTongue
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Rectus capitis anterior muscle (c
ut
)
Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
Accessory nerve (XI)
Pharyngobasilar fascia
Retropharyngeal nodes
Internal jugular vein
Digastric muscle (posterior belly)
Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Intercalated node
Jugulodigastric node
Jugulo-omohyoid node
Deep lateral cervical
(internal jugular) nodes
Apical collecting vessels
Central collecting vessels
Marginal collecting vessels
Basal collecting vessels
Communication to
opposite side
Lymphatic drainage of pharynx:
posterior view
Lymphatic drainage of tongue
Submental node
Submandibular node
Jugulodigastric node
Deep lateral cervical
(internal jugular) nodes
Jugulo-omohyoid node
