Which of the Following Cannot Easily Be Palpated

Question

Which of the following cannot easily be palpated?
A) Retropharyngeal
B) Submental
C) Submandibular
D) Upper deep cervical

Accepted Answer

The retropharyngeal nodes cannot be easily palpated because they are located behind the throat wall.However,retropharyngeal nodes drain into the upper deep cervical lymph nodes,which can be palpated.