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19 sie 2023 · The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and nodes which acts to drain lymphatic fluid from the tissues and return it to the circulation. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the lymphatic drainage of the head and neck – the lymph vessels, nodes and their clinical relevance.
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Clinical Relevance Disorders of the Parotid Gland Parotid...
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30 paź 2023 · The lymphatic system is a system of specialized vessels and organs whose main function is to return the lymph from the tissues back into the bloodstream. Lymphatic system is considered as a part of both the circulatory and immune systems, as well as a usually neglected part of students' books.
The lymphatic system is the system of vessels, cells, and organs that carries excess fluids to the bloodstream and filters pathogens from the blood. The swelling of lymph nodes during an infection and the transport of lymphocytes via the lymphatic vessels are but two examples of the many connections between these critical organ systems.
30 paź 2023 · Lymph nodes of the head, neck and upper limb function to receive, filter and transport lymphatic fluid from surrounding tissues and viscera back into the bloodstream via the thoracic duct, right lymphatic duct and/or subclavian lymphatic trunk.
20 wrz 2022 · The following article details the muscular anatomy of the head and neck, including insertion, origin, action and innervation, organized by anatomic subunit and/or major action. This article also describes the spaces of the head and neck, including boundaties and contents.
28 lis 2023 · The lymphatic system (also called the lymphoid system) is part of the immune system. The system moves lymph, a clear fluid containing white blood cells, through your bloodstream. The lymphatic system involves many organs, including the tonsils, adenoids, spleen, and thymus.
The lymphatic system (Latin: systema lymphoideum), also known as the lymphoid system, is a complex system that consists of a network of lymphatic vessels (including capillaries, tracts, and ducts) and various lymphoid organs.
