Illustration of lymph node structure and catchment areas
Figure: Lymph node structure (A) and catchment areas of the lymph nodes (B)
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 You can find an overview of all images from Dr-Gumpert under: medical images
