OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS
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Near the neck
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In the throat area
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In the groin
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In the Arm pits
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Detailed explanation-1: -The axillary lymph nodes are divided into 3 levels: level I (low axilla) – located in the lower part of the armpit. level II (mid axilla) – located in the middle part of the armpit. level III (high axilla) – located in the upper part of the armpit near the breastbone (sternum)
Detailed explanation-2: -See your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your underarm lymph nodes including pain, large size, tenderness, and more.
Detailed explanation-3: -The lymph nodes in the armpits are called axillary lymph nodes. The number of axillary lymph nodes can vary from person to person. Typically, a person has 20–30 axillary lymph nodes. After a breast cancer diagnosis, a doctor may check whether cancer cells have spread to the axillary lymph nodes.