Deltopectoral lymph nodes

Deltopectoral lymph nodes
Lymphatics of the mamma, and the axillary glands. (Deltoideopectoral glands labeled at upper left.)
Regional lymph tissue. (Infraclavicular labeled at upper left.)
Details
System	Lymphatic system
Drains to	apical lymph nodes
Identifiers
Latin	nodi lymphoidei deltopectorales
TA98	A13.3.01.009
TA2	5243
FMA	71752
Anatomical terminology

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.

Additional images

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  The superficial lymph glands and lymphatic vessels of the upper extremity.

References

This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 699 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)