lymph nodes associated with the breast Flashcards

1
Q

where do more than 85% of lymph nodes from the breast enter

A

lymph nodes of the axillary region

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2
Q

some nodes are in physical contact with what tissue

A

breast tissue

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3
Q

remainder of the lymph enters along what part of the sternum

A

lateral edges of sternum

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4
Q

what is the sentinel lymph node (SLN)

A

first node to which cancer spread

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