lymph node

lymph gland

Any of the rounded masses of lymphoid tissue that are surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue, are distributed along the lymphatic vessels, and contain numerous lymphocytes which filter the flow of lymph.

Type Bone
Système corporel Lymphatic/Immune
Structure parente immune organ
Nom latin lymph gland
FMA ID 5034

Sous-structures

brachial lymph node Vessel cervical lymph node Organ abdominal lymph node Organ renal lymph node Organ thoracic lymph node Organ retroperitoneal lymph node Organ subcutaneous lymph node Organ pelvic lymph node Organ superficial lymph node Organ peripheral lymph node Organ lymph node of head Organ deep lymph node Organ lymph node of lower limb Organ lymph node of upper limb Organ bronchial lymph node Organ sublumbar lymph node Organ pulmonary lymph node Organ

Questions fréquentes

What is the lymph node?
Any of the rounded masses of lymphoid tissue that are surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue, are distributed along the lymphatic vessels, and contain numerous lymphocytes which filter the flow of lymph.
What body system is the lymph node part of?
The lymph node is part of the Lymphatic/Immune.
What is the Latin name for the lymph node?
The Latin name for the lymph node is lymph gland.

Structures associées

haemal node hemal node trabecula of spleen spleen trabeculum bone marrow medulla of bone reticuloendothelial system lymphoreticular hilum of spleen hilum lymphoid tissue lymphatic tissue lymphoid system lymphatic circulatory system red bone marrow medulla ossium rubra

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