Central lymph nodes
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A central or intermediate group of three or four large glands is imbedded in the adipose tissue
near the base of the axilla.
Its afferents are the efferent vessels of all the preceding groups of axillary glands; its efferents pass to the subclavicular group.
Adipose tissue
In histology, adipose tissue or body fat or fat depot or just fat is loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. It is technically composed of roughly only 80% fat; fat in its solitary state exists in the liver and muscles. Adipose tissue is derived from lipoblasts...
near the base of the axilla.
Its afferents are the efferent vessels of all the preceding groups of axillary glands; its efferents pass to the subclavicular group.