Lymphatic System Anatomy

Flashcards identifying key anatomical structures and organs of the lymphatic system based on labeling exercises.

Name the lymph nodes located in the neck region.

Cervical lymph nodes

Name the lymph nodes located in the armpit region.

AXillary lymph nodes

Name the lymph nodes located in the groin area.

Inguinal lymph nodes

Identify the sac-like structure that serves as the origin of the thoracic duct.

Cisterna chyli

What are the vessels that transport lymph towards the lymphatic ducts?

Lymph collecting vessels

Name the duct that receives lymph from the left side of the head, neck, chest, and the entire lower body.

Thoracic duct

Name the duct that drains lymph from the right upper limb and the right side of the head and thorax.

Right lymphatic duct

Identify the vessels that carry lymph into a lymph node.

Afferent lymphatic vessels

Identify the vessels that carry filtered lymph out of a lymph node.

Efferent lymphatic vessels

What is the outer region of a lymph node located just beneath the capsule?

Cortex

What is the name of the fibrous outer covering of a lymph node?

Capsule

What are the connective tissue strands that extend from the capsule into the lymph node?

Trabeculae

Identify the central, inner region of a lymph node.

Medulla

Name the large lymphatic organ located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen.

Spleen

Name the lymphatic organ located in the superior thorax that is most active during childhood.

Thymus

Name the tonsil located in the posterior wall of the nasopharynx.

Pharyngeal tonsil

Name the pair of tonsils located at the posterior end of the oral cavity.

Palatine tonsil

Name the tonsils located at the base of the tongue.

Lingual tonsil

Identify the tube-like lymphatic structure attached to the beginning of the large intestine.

Appendix

What are the clusters of lymphatic nodules found in the wall of the small intestine?

Peyer'S patches

Identify the site of lymphocyte origin and B cell maturation.

Red bone marrow