Lymphatic drainage from spongy urethra

Lymphatic drainage from the spongy urethra is towards?

A. Superficial inguinal lymph nodes

B. Deep inguinal lymph nodes

C. External iliac lymph nodes

D. Internal iliac lymph nodes

 

Correct answer : B. Deep inguinal lymph nodes

 

Lymphatic drainage of urethra

• Prostatic and membranous urethra – Mainly to internal iliac lymph nodes, partly to external iliac lymph nodes
• Spongy urethra – Mainly to deep inguinal lymph nodes, partly to superficial inguinal and external iliac lymph nodes