GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Axillary nodes are located ____ ?
A
Near the neck
B
In the throat area
C
In the groin
D
In the Arm pits
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: -The lymph nodes in the armpits are called axillary lymph nodes.

Detailed explanation-3: -In some cases, however, an enlarged axillary lymph node may be related to something more serious, such as an infectious disease or cancer. It’s important to be aware of any changes to your underarm lymph nodes, as well as any symptoms of illness that occur at the same time.

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