Lymphatics of the Chest Wall Flashcards
what is the location of the axillary lymph nodes?
root of the upper limb
what is the location of the superficial and deep inguinal lymph nodes?
root of the lower limb
what is the location of the pectoral lymph nodes?
around the pectoralis major muscle/breast
what is the location of the tracheobronchial lymph nodes?
bifurcation of trachea in thorax
what is the location of the bronchomediastinal lymph nodes?
the hilum of the lungs
what is the location of the lumbar/pelvic lymph nodes?
around root arteries in the abdomen and pelvis
what is the location of the superficial cervical and deep cervical lymph nodes?
at superficial and deep groups in the head and neck
where does most of the breast lymph drain to?
first to the anterior (pectoral) group of axillary lymph nodes (the sentinel node/s)