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Where do the lymph nodes of the axillary region receive their lymph from?
the arms and mammary glands.
Where do the lymph nodes of the axillary region receive lymph from?
the arms and mammary glands.
When doing a lumpectomy are the sentinel lymph nodes also removed along with the axillary lymph nodes?
Typically, the sentinel nodes are axillary nodes. If you are having the axillary nodes removed, the sentinal nodes will also be removed.
Palpation of the left axillary demonstrated palpable lymph nodes extending into the ipsilateral anterior thorax?
palpation of the left axillary region demonstrated palpable lymph nodes extending into the ipsilateral anterior thorax
What is the definition of axillary suspension?
Axillary is defined as of or relating to the armpit, and the lymph nodes therein. Axillary suspension, therefore, usually refers to a stoppage of the flow in those lymph nodes.
Where are your lymph nodes located?
There are lymph nodes throughout the human body. Lymph nodes range in size from being as small as the head of a pin to the size of an olive. There are groups of lymph nodes which can normally be felt in the groin, underarms, and neck.
Why does the axillary area swell when the lymph nodes have been removed?
the axillary area smells after the lymph nodes have been removed due to presence of sweat glands.
Where are lymph nodes located under the arm?
axillary
In what body regions are lymph nodes found?
Clusters of lymph nodes are found in the pelvis region, underarm, neck, chest, and abdomen.
What does the lymph from the arm and breast pass through?
Axillary nodes
Enlargement of the axillary lymph nodes could be caused by?
Caused for enlargement of axillary lymph nodes: - Infections in the whole-body will often cause the lymph nodes to be enlarged. This is due to perfectly normal immune-responses. - Infections in the glands of the breasts or on the skin of the chest. - Infections in the fingers, hands, and arms. - Breast cancer can spread to the axillary lymph nodes - Although not the most common place to be seen, some lymphomas can arise or spread these lymph nodes.
Where is axillary lymph nodes located?
Under the arm "arm pit"
