Regional lymph tissue

Lymph Nodes of the Upper Limb and Breast

The superficial lymph glands and lymphatic vessels of the upper extremity. Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Introduction ( Lacteals or Chyliferous vessels Chyle The axilla (or armpit, underarm, or oxter) is the area on the human body directly under the joint where the Arm connects to the Shoulder Elsevier, the world's largest Publisher of Medical and Scientific literature, forms part of the Reed Elsevier group A brachial (or lateral) group of from four to six glands lies in relation to the medial and posterior aspects of the Axillary vein; the Afferents of these An anterior or pectoral group consists of four or five glands along the lower border of the Pectoralis minor, in relation with the Lateral thoracic artery A posterior or subscapular group of six or seven glands is placed along the lower margin of the posterior wall of the Axilla in the course of the Subscapular A central or intermediate group of three or four large glands is imbedded in the Adipose tissue near the base of the Axilla.