Where are the superficial collectors located?

• A. In the superficial fatty tissue above the fascia
• B. In the epidermis
• C. In the arms and legs only
• D. In the deep lymphatic system

Answer: (A)

The location being tested is where the superficial lymphatic network runs: in the subcutaneous, superficial fatty tissue just above the fascia. This layer under the skin houses the superficial collectors that drain skin and subcutaneous tissues before guiding lymph toward deeper channels and regional nodes. The epidermis sits on top of this layer, not where the superficial collectors run, and the deep lymphatic system lies deeper in the body, not in the superficial tissues. Superficial collectors aren’t limited to the arms and legs; they’re present in many regions, including the trunk. So the best answer is that they are in the superficial fatty tissue above the fascia.