Table 1

Summary of sites of lymph node and area drained2

Lymph node siteArea drained
CervicalHead and neck
Submental and submandibularBuccal mucosa, cheek and nose
SupraclavicularRight-sided—thorax,
Left-sided—abdominal
AxillaryIpsilateral arm, breast, neck and thorax
InguinalIpsilateral leg, buttock and lower half of abdominal wall