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7 entries · Glands & Lymphatics

Gland Lateral Axillary Lymph Nodes nodi lymphoidei axillares humerales Shoulder The lateral (humeral) axillary nodes are four to six nodes lying along the medial and posterior…

Gland Leydig Cells endocrinocyti interstitiales testis Pelvis & Hip Leydig (interstitial) cells lie in the connective tissue between the seminiferous tubules of the testis. They…

Gland Lingual Tonsil tonsilla lingualis Neck The lingual tonsil is a collection of lymphoid nodules covering the back third of the tongue,…

Gland Lymph lympha Whole Body Lymph is the clear to pale yellow fluid that flows in lymphatic vessels. It starts as…

Gland Lymphatic System systema lymphoideum Whole Body The lymphatic system is a body-wide network of vessels, nodes and lymphoid organs. It collects the…

Gland Lymph Node nodus lymphoideus Whole Body Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped filters, usually a few millimetres to about 2 cm long, placed…

Gland Lymphoid Follicles folliculi lymphoidei Whole Body Lymphoid follicles are rounded clusters of B cells found in lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils and mucosal…