| Front | Palpable lymph nodes |
|---|---|
| Back | Structure: lymph nodes superficial enough to be palpated if enlarged a) cervical nodes (drainage from above clavicles) b) axillary nodes (drainage between clavicals and transumbilical plane, including upper limbs) c) inguinal nodes (drainage below transumbilical plane) Function: collect lymph initially from skin and superficial fascia |
Tags: lymphatics
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