The submandibular lymph nodes are located at the inferior border of the mandibular ramus,just superficial to the submandibular salivary gland and within the submandibular fascial space.These nodes drain the cheeks,upper lip,body of the tongue,and anterior hard palate,as well as the mandibular incisors and maxillary third molars.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)The first statement is true;the second is false.
D)The first statement is false;the second is true.

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The first statement correctly describes the location of the submandibular lymph nodes. However, the second statement is incorrect because the submandibular lymph nodes do not drain the maxillary third molars; they primarily drain the cheeks, upper lip, body of the tongue, anterior hard palate, and mandibular incisors.

The Submandibular Lymph Nodes Are Located at the Inferior Border