Deltopectoral lymph nodes
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Lymphatics of the mamma, and the axillary glands. (Deltoideopectoral glands labeled at upper left.)
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Regional lymph tissue. (Infraclavicular labeled at upper left.)
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| Drains to | apical lymph nodes |
| Latin | nodi lymphoidei deltopectorales |
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Anatomical terminology
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One or two deltopectoral lymph nodes (or infraclavicular nodes) are found beside the cephalic vein, between the pectoralis major and deltoideus, immediately below the clavicle.
They are situated in the course of the external collecting trunks of the arm.
The superficial lymph glands and lymphatic vessels of the upper extremity.
This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
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