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Posterior Scapular Lymph Vessels (Left)
Lymphoid System

Posterior Scapular Lymph Vessels (Left)

Vasa lymphatica scapulares posteriores

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Quick Facts

Location: Along the medial margin of the scapula.

Drainage: Ascending and transverse parts of trapezius muscle and rhomboid muscles.

Direction of Flow: Supraclavicular nodes > jugular trunk > thoracic duct (left) or right lymphatic duct.

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Description: (Location & Drainage)

The posterior scapular nodes form a long chain along the medial border of the scapula. Their afferent vessels collect lymph from the ascending and transverse parts of the trapezius muscle, as well as from the rhomboid major and minor muscles. Their efferent vessels connect to the supraclavicular 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.

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