lymph nodes -extra oral

What is the main function of lymph nodes?

Centers of lymphocyte production both T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes

What are the palatine s pharyngeal and lingual tonsils called?

Lymphatic ring of waldyer

What does the gingiva drain into?

Submandibular, submental, and deep cervical lymphnodes

The palate drains via?

Lymph vessels that pass through the pharyngeal wall to upper deep cervical nodes

Teeth drain into?

Submandibular and deep cervical lymph node

Anterior part of mouth floor drain into

Submental and upper deep cervical

Posterior part of mouth floor drain into?

Submandibular and upper deep cervical

What is MIAMI?

Causes of lymphadenopathy

Break down MIAMI

Malignancies, infections, autoimmune compromised, miscellaneous and unusual conditions, iatrogenic causes