pectoral axillary lymph node

anterior axillary lymph node

An axiallary lymph node along the lower border of the Pectoralis minor, in relation with the lateral thoracic artery. Their afferents drain the skin and muscles of the anterior and lateral thoracic walls, and the central and lateral parts of the mamma; their efferents pass partly to the central and partly to the subclavicular groups of axillary glands.

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Type Muscle
Latin Name anterior axillary lymph node
FMA ID 14188

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pectoral axillary lymph node?

An axiallary lymph node along the lower border of the Pectoralis minor, in relation with the lateral thoracic artery. Their afferents drain the skin and muscles of the anterior and lateral thoracic walls, and the central and lateral parts of the mamma; their efferents pass partly to the central and

What is the Latin name for the pectoral axillary lymph node?

The Latin name for the pectoral axillary lymph node is anterior axillary lymph node.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:14188 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0037501 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q7158925 Structured knowledge base cross-reference
  4. Wikipedia — pectoral axillary lymph node Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.