Deep Posterior Scapular Lymph Vessels (Right)
Vasa lymphatica scapulares posteriores profundae
Read moreQuick Facts
Location: Supraspinous fossa of scapula.
Drainage: Supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles.
Direction of Flow: Cervical subtrapezoid nodes > Supraclavicular nodes > jugular trunk > thoracic duct (left) or right lymphatic duct.
Description: (Location & Drainage)
The deep posterior scapular nodes are found within the supraspinous of the scapula, deep to the supraspinatus muscle and adjacent to the suprascapular artery. Their afferent vessels collect lymph from the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles. Their efferent vessels connect to the cervical subtrapezoid nodes (Földi et al., 2012).
References
Földi, M., Földi, E., Strößenreuther, R. and Kubik, S. (2012) Földi's Textbook of Lymphology: for Physicians and Lymphedema Therapists. Elsevier Health Sciences.
