INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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Where does the posterior 1/3 of the tongue drain its lymph?

Superficial cervical nodes
Deep cervical nodes
Axillary lymph nodes
Inguinal lymph nodes

The correct answer is: Deep cervical nodes

The posterior 1/3 of the tongue drains its lymph primarily to the deep cervical nodes. This is because the lymphatic vessels from the tongue join the superior deep cervical lymph nodes, which are located along the internal jugular vein. The deep cervical nodes are the main lymphatic drainage pathway for the head and neck region, including the tongue. The other options (A, C, and D) are not correct as they are not primary drainage pathways for the posterior 1/3 of the tongue.