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.
B
Palpation of the four axillary lymph node groups should include: 1) brachial (lateral) at the inner aspect of the upper part of the humerus, close to the axillary vein; 2) central axillary (midaxillary) at the thoracic wall of the axilla; 3) pectoral (anterior) behind the lateral edge of the pectoralis major muscle; and 4) subscapular (posterior) at the anterior edge of the latissimus dorsi muscle.
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