ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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The ____ lymph nodes are in your armpit.
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axillary
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brachial
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radial
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ulnar
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The axillary lymph nodes reside in the axillary pad of fat and fall into five groups. [3] Every group of lymph nodes receives lymph from a specified, nearby region. Anterior (pectoral) lymph nodes are along the inferior border of pectoralis minor, near the lateral thoracic vessels.
Detailed explanation-2: -Axillary lymph nodes, usually up to 1 cm but occasionally 1.5 cm in diameter, can be seen in normal subjects.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cancer cells can travel from the breast via the lymphatic system. This may result in a person developing cancer in their axillary lymph nodes.
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