Quick Facts
Location: Along ulnar artery in forearm.
Drainage: Muscles and bones of forearm.
Direction of Flow: Cubital lymph nodes > brachial lymph nodes > central axillary lymph nodes > infraclavicular lymph nodes > subclavian trunk > right lymphatic duct (right) or thoracic duct (left).
Related parts of the anatomy
Description
Ulnar lymph nodes are located along the ulnar lymph vessel, which follows the ulnar artery in the forearm. They are part of the deep lymphatic system of the upper limb and drain the superficial palmar arch of the hand. The efferent radial vessels drain into the cubital lymph nodes.
