APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Lymph nodes in the armpit area are called ____
A
mammary
B
axillary
C
inguinal
D
peyer’s patch
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The lymph nodes in the armpit are called axillary lymph nodes. An ALND is also called axillary dissection, axillary node dissection or axillary lymphadenectomy. The lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system.

Detailed explanation-2: -The axilla is an anatomical region under the shoulder joint where the arm connects to the shoulder. It contains a variety of neurovascular structures, including the axillary artery, axillary vein, brachial plexus, and lymph nodes.

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