Axillary Lymph nodes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 lymph groups in the axilla?
A
Anterior Posterior Apical Central Lateral
2
Q
Where does the anterior/pectoral group drain from?
A
Most of breast
Important in breast cancer
3
Q
Where does the posterior/subscapularis group drain from?
A
Upper trunk
Axillary tail
4
Q
Where does the central group drain from?
A
Anterior, posterior and lateral groups
5
Q
Where does the lateral group drain from?
A
Ulnar side of the upper limb
6
Q
Where does the apical group drain from?
A
Central group
