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intercostal lymph node

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The intercostal lymph nodes (intercostal glands ) occupy the posterior parts of the intercostal spaces, in relation to the intercostal vessels. They receive the deep lymphatics from the postero-lateral aspect of the chest; some of these vessels are interrupted by small lateral intercostal glands. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercostal_lymph_nodes ]

Synonyms: nodi lymphoidei intercostales, nodus intercostale, intercostal node

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Intercostal lymph node

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