efferent lymphatic vessel

efferent lymphatic vessel

Lymphatic vessel that exits the lymph node. The efferent lymphatic vessel commences from the lymph sinuses of the medullary portion of the lymph nodes and leave the lymph nodes either to veins or greater nodes. Efferent lymphatic vessels are also found in the thymus and spleen. This is in contrast to afferent lymphatic vessels, which are found only in lymph nodes.

Type Vessel
Parent Structure lymphatic vessel
Latin Name efferent lymphatic vessel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the efferent lymphatic vessel?
Lymphatic vessel that exits the lymph node. The efferent lymphatic vessel commences from the lymph sinuses of the medullary portion of the lymph nodes and leave the lymph nodes either to veins or greater nodes. Efferent lymphatic vessels are also found in the thymus and spleen. This is in contrast t
What is the Latin name for the efferent lymphatic vessel?
The Latin name for the efferent lymphatic vessel is efferent lymphatic vessel.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.