pectoral axillary lymph nodes

pec·to·ral ax·il·lar·y lymph nodes

[TA]

lymph nodes located along the lateral thoracic vein; they receive the drainage of the pectoral region, including most drainage of the breast.

Synonym(s): nodi lymphoidei axillares pectorales [TA], anterior axillary lymph nodes ☆ , nodi lymphoidei axillares anteriores, nodi lymphoidei pectorales

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