Lymphatic drainage of oropharynx is mainly through: (A) Superficial cervical lymph nodes, (B) Submandibular nodes, (C) Jugulodigastric nodes, (D) Jugulo-omohyoid nodes
Answer is C. Lymphatics from oropharynx drain into the upper jugular chain, paicularly the jugulodigastric ( tonsilar) node. Some pas drain to the posterior cervical group also. The base of the tongue may drain bilaterally. Lymphatic drainage of the nasopharynx - upper deep cervical nodes. (Ref: Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat, PL Dhingra; 7th edition, pg no. 271)