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Lymphatic drainage of oropharynx is mainly through

A
Superficial cervical lymph nodes
B
Submandibular nodes
C
Jugulodigastric nodes
D
Jugulo-omohyoid nodes
High-Yield Explanation
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)

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