Illustration of lymph node structure and catchment areas
A - Structure of a lymph node
- Afferent lymphatic vessels
- Flaps against backflow
- Cortical zone (paracortex)
- Germination center
(B and T lymphocyte regions) - bar
- outer capsule (organ shell)
- Tissue fluid (lymph)
- Laxative lymphatic vessel
- Watershed
(between the cervical and axillary lymph nodes
and above the navel))
B - catchment areas of the lymph nodes
a - on the neck
b - in the armpit area
c - in the groin area
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