Lymphatics Flashcards
function of lymphatics
produce lymphocytes
* produce antibodies: cellular type of immune
response
* contribute to cell populations of blood
* fat absorption from gut
Name the components of the lymphatic system
lymphatic vessels (channels)
* lymph nodes (filters)
* other masses of lymphoid tissue
* spleen, thymus, walls of gut & bone marrow
Lymph drainage for lower trunk
Lymph vessels from lower trunk empty to the thoracic duct
thoracic duct empties to SVC between left internal jugular vein and left subclavian vein
lymph drainage for right side of the neck, right arm, and parts of the right thorax
enter the right lymphatic duct – between
right subclavian and right internal jugular vein – much
smaller than thoracic duct
main lymph nodes in the body
- cervical nodes
- pericardial nodes
- tracheal nodes
- axillary nodes
- deep nodes
- inguinal nodes
- femoral nodes
Name primary lymphoid tissues in the body
Primary:
Thymus
Bone marrow
Name secondary lymphoid tissues in the body
Secondary:
* Lymph nodes
* Tonsils
* Spleen
* (GIT)
* Appendix
* Mucosa Associated
Lymphoid Tissue
Cisterna Chyli
abdominal origin of the thoracic duct, and it receives the bilateral lumbar lymphatic trunks.
locate the thoratic duct and Cisterna Chyli
Describe the function of the glymphatic system
Waste clearance
