parasternal lymph nodes
(redirected from Sternal glands)par·a·ster·nal lymph nodes
[TA]several small nodes that lie along the course of the internal thoracic vessels; lymph enters these nodes from the anterior intercostal spaces, pericardium, diaphragm, liver, and medial mammary gland; the efferent vessels pass upward to join the bronchomediastinal trunk of the same side.
Synonym(s): nodi lymphoidei parasternales [TA]