axillary lymph node (axillary gland)

Introduction

The numerous lymph nodes located around the axillary veins.

The lymph nodes drain into the subclavian trunk.

Arranged in 5 principal groups:

• Apical
• Pectoral
• Subscapular
• Humeral
• Central

Pathology

• see axillary lymph node biopsy

More general terms

• lymph node

More specific terms

• apical axillary lymph node
• central axillary lymph node
• humeral/lateral/brachial axillary lymph node
• pectoral/anterior axillary lymph node
• subscapular/posterior axillary lymph node

Additional terms

• axillary lymph node biopsy