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lymphatic draiange of uterus

Lymphatic drainage of Uterus and Cervix : Mnemonic

Epomedicine, Jun 28, 2018Nov 24, 2018

Last updated on November 24, 2018

Lymphatic drainage of the uterus is via the iliac, sacral, aortic and inguinal lymph nodes.

Mnemonic: USA ME LIES

 

1. Upper portion: Superficial inguinal and Aortic

  • Fundus and superior uterine body: Aortic (Pre- and Para-aortic) lymph node
  • Cornu: Superficial inguinal lymph node

2. Middle portion (Uterine body): External iliac nodes

3. Lower portion (Cervix): Internal iliac nodes, External iliac nodes, Sacral nodes

Lymphatic drainage of vagina:

  1. Upper 2/3: Cervical lymphatics
  2. Below hymen: Superficial inguinal lymph nodes

lymphatic draiange of uterus

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Epomedicine. Lymphatic drainage of Uterus and Cervix : Mnemonic [Internet]. Epomedicine; 2018 Jun 28 [cited 2025 May 17]. Available from: https://epomedicine.com/medical-students/lymphatic-drainage-of-uterus-and-cervix-mnemonic/.

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