Axillary lymph node

System Immune/Lymphatic
SNOMED CT 181759007

Axillary lymph node

Definition

The lymph nodes located around the axillary vein that receive lymphatic drainage from the upper or forelimb, scapular region and pectoral region.

Also known as axillary node — per UBERON

The Axillary lymph node is a part of the Immune/Lymphatic.

Also identified as

Procedures

Procedure Relation Source
Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy Procedure Has Excised Anatomy NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection Procedure Has Excised Anatomy NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection without Prior Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Procedure Has Excised Anatomy NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy with Axillary Lymph Node Dissection Procedure Has Excised Anatomy NCIT · CC BY 4.0