What are the four effects of Manual Lymphatic Drainage?
Sympathicolytic (relaxation), Analgesic (pain reduction), Drainage, Immunological.
What are the four absolute contraindications to MLD?
Cancer, Acute infection/inflammation, Thrombosis, Congestive heart disease.
What term describes the passage of nutrients and water out of the blood capillary?
Filtration.
Very few metabolic wastes are returned to the blood and they are primarily ____. What is the term?
Proteins; Resorption.
What is the passage of molecules from higher to lower concentration called?
Diffusion.
Proteins are returned to the blood via which system?
The lymphatic system.
Lymph from the head and neck drains into what structure?
The Terminus (thoracic duct & right lymphatic duct).
What are the major lymph node groups in the posterior head and neck?
Occipital, Mastoid (retro-auricular), Posterior cervical nodes.
What is the skin drainage pathway from the eyes?
Eyes → pre-auricular nodes → deep cervical nodes.
The rhythmic monotony of MLD induces what effect?
Parasympathetic relaxation (Sympathicolytic).
What is the function of the collector vessel?
To transport lymph toward the lymph nodes.
What causes the automatic pulsation of the collector vessel?
Smooth muscle in the lymphangions.
How would you describe the benefits of MLD to a client?
Reduces puffiness, improves healing, calms the nervous system, boosts immunity, clears waste, improves skin clarity.
How would you explain the value of MLD to a plastic surgeon?
Reduces swelling, speeds healing, decreases pain, improves lymph flow, supports clean tissue repair.
Where is the initial lymph vessel located in the tissues?
In the dermis (loose connective tissue).
Lymph movement is propelled by two factors: intrinsic and ____.
Extrinsic.
Name two functions of the lymph node.
Biological filtration (phagocytosis) and immune activation (lymphocyte production).
What significance do proteins have in fluid movement?
Proteins attract water (create osmotic pressure).
What does the term recoil-ability refer to?
The ability of collagen and elastin fibers to return to their original size.
Which effect of MLD is most relevant for a rejuvenation program?
Drainage (improves circulation, reduces puffiness, enhances glow).
The initial lymph vessel is composed of what?
A single layer of endothelial cells with anchoring filaments.
What are the differences between collector vessels and pre-collectors?
- Pre-collectors: few valves, minimal muscle, discontinuous membrane.
- Collectors: many valves, strong smooth muscle, pumping action.
What areas drain into the right lymphatic duct?
Right head/neck, right arm, right chest, right lung + lower left lung lobe, right side of the heart.
Which lymph nodes drain the eyes?
Pre-auricular nodes.
