Describe the lymphatic system of the breast

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Assignment:

One of your friends has developed breast cancer. A doctor tells her that the cancerous cells will spread to other parts of her body via the lymphatic system if the cancer is not treated. She knows you have studied anatomy and therefore asks you about the lymphatic system of the breast. Describe the lymphatic system of the breast. Include in your answer the name and location of the lymphatic vessels, plexuses and nodes related to the lymphatic drainage of the breast.

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