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What is the difference between cephalic lymph nodes and pectoral lymph nodes?
The pectoral lymph nodes are also known as the anterior group and can be found just inferior to the pectoralis minor muscle, the cephalic nodes are also known as deltopectoral lymph nodes and they receive lymph from the superficial vessels only
What effect would the removal of lymph nodes have on the drainage of the pectoral region?
lymphedema in arms, breast, trunk or pectoral region
What effect would the removal of the lymph nodes have on the drainage of the pectoral region?
lymphedema in arms, breast, trunk or pectoral region
What effects would the removal of lymph nodes have on the drainage of the pectoral region?
lymphedema in arms, breast, trunk or pectoral region
Are small sub-centimeter lymph nodes of the neck abnormal?
No, small sub-centimeter lymph nodes of the neck is not always considered abnormal. There are some lymph nodes located in the neck that are larger than others, and they do not have to have pathogens in them.
What are all the lymph nodes associated with the lymph drainage of the breast a simple list would be nice?
Some of the lymph nodes associated with the breast are: *Internal mammary *Pectoral *Subscapular *Central axillary *Lateral *Intraclavicular
What structures filter lymph?
tiny vessels
What are the small bean shaped organs that remove particles from lymph?
lymph-nodes
What filters harmful substances from lymph?
Lymph nodes
What does scattered nonspecific sub centimeter mesenteric lymph nodes mean?
"Scattered nonspecific sub centimeter mesenteric lymph nodes" refers to small lymph nodes located in the mesentery, which is the tissue that attaches the intestines to the abdominal wall. The term "nonspecific" indicates that these lymph nodes do not show particular features that would suggest a specific disease or condition. Their small size (sub centimeter) typically suggests they are not enlarged or indicative of significant pathology. This finding is often considered a normal variant, but should be interpreted in the context of other clinical information.
Which organ is part of the lymphatic system?
spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes, heart, thymus,
What filters out microorganisms and foreign material that have been engulfed by the lymphocytes?
Lymph Nodes
