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
Body System Lymphatic/Immune
Parent Structure immune organ
Latin Name lymph gland
FMA ID 5034

Sub-structures

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Related Structures

arthropod hepatopancreas crustacean digestive gland bone marrow medulla of bone dorsal patch of Leydig's organ epigonal organ subgonal organ haemal node hemal node hematopoietic tissue bone marrow tissue hilum of spleen hilum immune organ immune system organ

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