Lymphatic Anatomy Hub
A structured, exam-oriented exploration of the lymphatic system and key immune organs.
Lymphatic Anatomy Hub
Embryology
Development and origin of the lymphatic system.
Fundamentals
Structure, components, and immune functions of the lymphatic system.
Lymphatic System – Vessels, Nodes & Key Functions
A comprehensive overview of the lymphatic system's components, including lymph, vessels, nodes, the spleen, thymus, and its role in immunity and fluid balance.
Lymphatic System – Vessels, Nodes & Key Functions
A comprehensive overview of the lymphatic system's components, including lymph, vessels, nodes, the spleen, thymus, and its role in immunity and fluid balance.
Lymphatic System – Vessels, Nodes & Key Functions
A comprehensive overview of the lymphatic system's components, including lymph, vessels, nodes, the spleen, thymus, and its role in immunity and fluid balance.
Lymphatic System – Vessels, Nodes & Key Functions
A comprehensive overview of the lymphatic system's components, including lymph, vessels, nodes, the spleen, thymus, and its role in immunity and fluid balance.
Lymphatic System – Vessels, Nodes & Key Functions
A comprehensive overview of the lymphatic system's components, including lymph, vessels, nodes, the spleen, thymus, and its role in immunity and fluid balance.
Lymphoid Organs
Primary and secondary lymphoid organs.
Thymus – Anatomy, Function & Clinical Relevance
The thymus is a primary lymphoid organ in the superior mediastinum, crucial for T-cell maturation. It involutes with age and is linked to myasthenia gravis.
Spleen Anatomy – Location, Relations & Blood Supply
A guide to the spleen, the largest lymphoid organ, covering its location in the left hypochondrium, its relations, vascular supply, and role in the immune system.
Regional Lymphatic Drainage
Study the regional lymphatic drainage patterns with clinical relevance.
Face Lymphatic Drainage – Submental & Submandibular Nodes
An overview of the lymphatic drainage pathways from the face, divided into upper, middle, and lower territories draining to preauricular, submandibular, and submental nodes.
Head & Neck Lymphatics – Node Groups & Deep Cervical Chain
A comprehensive overview of the head and neck's lymphatic system, including the superficial pericervical collar and the deep cervical chain of lymph nodes.
Thoracic Duct – Course, Tributaries & Drainage
The thoracic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel, draining lymph from three-quarters of the body into the left venous angle. Learn its course and tributaries.
Posterior Abdominal Lymphatics – Aortic Nodes & Cisterna Chyli
An overview of the major lymphatic structures of the posterior abdomen, including the pre-aortic and para-aortic lymph nodes that drain into the cisterna chyli.
Lymphatic Drainage of Upper Limb – Vessels & Nodes
A comprehensive overview of the lymphatic vessels and nodes of the upper limb, focusing on the axillary and cubital nodes and their clinical importance.
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