Diaphragmatic and sternal lymph node

DIAPHRAGMATIC AND STERNAL LYMPH NODE

Diaphragmatic lymph node

  • It is a small gland close to the foramen vena cava of diaphragm.
  • Afferents: Diaphragm.
  • Efferents: To posterior mediastinal nodes.

Sternal lymph node

  • These nodes are situated along the course of internal thoracic vessels. The largest of these is the anterior sternal nodes.
  • Afferents: Intercostal muscles, pericardium, pectoral and abdominal muscles.
  • Efferents: To the anterior mediastinal nodes.
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