Intercostal lymph node
System
Immune/Lymphatic
SNOMED CT
204088001
Intercostal lymph node
Definition
The intercostal lymph nodes (intercostal glands ) occupy the posterior parts of the intercostal spaces, in relation to the intercostal vessels. They receive the deep lymphatics from the postero-lateral aspect of the chest; some of these vessels are interrupted by small lateral intercostal glands.
Also known as intercostal node, nodi lymphoidei intercostales, nodus intercostale — per UBERON
The Intercostal lymph node is a part of the Immune/Lymphatic.