Deltopectoral lymph nodes

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| Name = Deltopectoral lymph nodes

| Latin = nodi lymphoidei deltopectorales

| Image = Gray607.png

| Caption = Lymphatics of the mamma, and the axillary glands. (Deltoideopectoral glands labeled at upper left.)

| Image2 = Lymph node regions.svg

| Caption2 = Regional lymph tissue. (Infraclavicular labeled at upper left.)

| DrainsFrom =

| DrainsTo = Apical lymph nodes

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One or two deltopectoral lymph nodes (or infraclavicular nodes) are found beside the cephalic vein, between the pectoralis major and deltoideus, immediately below the clavicle.

They are situated in the course of the external collecting trunks of the arm.

Additional images

File:Gray606.png|The superficial lymph glands and lymphatic vessels of the upper extremity.

References

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