Axillary Lymph Nodes Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Location
A
Fibrofatty tissue of axilla
2
Q
Groups
A
Anterior
Posterior
Lateral
Central
Apical
3
Q
Anterior group
A
Lie - inf. border of Pectoralis minor
Drain - from the breast
4
Q
Posterior group
A
Lie - along subscapular vein
Drain - from axillary tail of breast
5
Q
Lateral group
A
Lie - along upper part humerus
Drain - from upper limb
6
Q
Central group
A
Lie - upper part axilla
Recieve - from other grp
Drain - to apical grp
7
Q
Apical group
A
Lie - Apex of axilla , med. side axillary v.
Receive - Central grp , breast , thumb
8
Q
Applied Anatomy
A
Enlarged in breast cancer
Enlarged in infection in drainage
