The lymphatic drainage from the tip of tongue first passes to ____________?
Correct answer: A. Submental nodes
- A. Submental nodes
- B. Supra clavicular node
- C. Sub mandibular nodes
- D. Superior deep cervical nodes
Explanation
Lymph from the tip of the tongue initially drains to the submental lymph nodes. The lateral parts more commonly drain toward submandibular nodes, which makes the exact tongue region important.
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