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2. Lymphatic tissues
Lymphatic Tissue
C.T. structures that contain large number of lymphocytes (immune cells) - They help defend the body against disease causing agents Thymus Spleen
Tonsils
Lymph Nodes Lymph nodules (GIT, appendix)
Lymphatic system is a connection between two body systems: Lymph Vessels: C.V.S.
The Lymph
The name given to tissue fluid once it has entered a lymphatic vessel through lymphatic capillary
Plasma filter through bld. Capillaries into tissue spaces interstitial fluid
Afferent V.: SCALP auricle post. Med. Auricle post. Wall of EAM Efferent V.: DCLN
Afferent V.: tip of tongue lower incisors & associated gums central lower lip
Efferent V.: submandibular L.N.
DCLN
A chain of L.N. located along the course of ?? and mainly on its ?? Aspect
Extends from the base of the skull to the root of the neck Within which fascial layer??
Afferent V.: receive lymph from all lymphatic structures in the head & neck Efferent V.: join to form Jugular lymph trunk Rt. Lymphatic duct or thoracic duct Venous system (where?) * 2 clinically important Nodes: jugulodigastric & jugulo-omohyoid
Jugulodigastric Node
Most sup. Node of DCLN Below & behind angle of mandible Lymph drainage from: 1.? 2.?
Jugulo-omohyoid Node
On or close to intermediate tendon of omohyoid m. Lymph drainage from: 1.?