Palpation of the Axillary Lymph Nodes Should Include the Central

question 41

Multiple Choice

Palpation of the axillary lymph nodes should include the central axillary group (midaxillary) ,which is located

• A) at the anterior edge of the latissimus dorsi muscle.
• B) at the thoracic wall of the axilla.
• C) behind the lateral edge of the pectoralis major muscle.
• D) on the inner aspect of the upper part of the humerus close to the axillary vein.

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