9.5.1 Lymph Drainage of the Scalp
Lymph Drainage of the Scalp
- Lymph vessels in the anterior part of the scalp and forehead drain into the submandibular lymph nodes.
- Drainage from the lateral part of the scalp above the ear is into the superficial parotid (preauricular) nodes.
- Lymph vessels in the part of the scalp above and behind the ear drain into the mastoid nodes.
- Vessels in the back of the scalp drain into the occipital nodes.
- All these groups of lymph nodes are drained into the deep cervical group of lymph nodes.