Which of the following pairs correctly names the lymphatic bundles of the lower leg?

• A. Ventromedial and Radial
• B. Dorsolateral and Radial
• C. Ventromedial and Dorsolateral
• D. Dorsolateral and Ulnar

Answer: (C)

Understanding how lymph from the lower leg drains helps identify the two main bundles used in MLD: ventromedial and dorsolateral. The ventromedial bundle runs along the medial-front portion of the leg toward the superficial inguinal nodes, carrying lymph from the medial and anterior areas. The dorsolateral bundle follows the posterior-lateral pathways toward the popliteal and deeper inguinal nodes, draining the posterior and lateral regions. Terms like radial or ulnar describe forearm/hand regions and don’t apply to the leg’s lymphatic anatomy, so they don’t fit. The pair ventromedial and dorsolateral correctly reflects the leg’s two primary lymphatic pathways.