Clinical Anatomy Tony Serino, Ph.D. Lymphatics Clinical Anatomy Tony Serino, Ph.D.
Lymphatics: Topic Objectives Be able to list and explain the flow of lymph and the function of its main organs Be able to explain how lymph is generated Be able to illustrate lymph node anatomy and explain its function immunologically Be able to deduce the effect of elephantiasis and infection on lymph flow
Lymphatic Circulation Drains tissue fluid (interstitial fluid) Prevents edema Filters the lymph Returns clean lymph to circulation at junction of subclavian and jugular veins
Lymphatic System
Accumulation of fluid in lymph capillaries and returned in lymph vessels.
Lymph Drainage
Thoracic Duct
Lymph Node –filters lymph