Medial supraclavicular lymph node
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A medial supraclavicular lymph node is a lymph node
located above the collar bone and between the center of the body and a line drawn through the nipple
to the shoulder.
Lymph node
A lymph node is a small ball or an oval-shaped organ of the immune system, distributed widely throughout the body including the armpit and stomach/gut and linked by lymphatic vessels. Lymph nodes are garrisons of B, T, and other immune cells. Lymph nodes are found all through the body, and act as...
located above the collar bone and between the center of the body and a line drawn through the nipple
Nipple
In its most general form, a nipple is a structure from which a fluid emanates. More specifically, it is the projection on the breasts or udder of a mammal by which breast milk is delivered to a mother's young. In this sense, it is often called a teat, especially when referring to non-humans, and...
to the shoulder.
External links
- Medial supraclavicular lymph node entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms