DEH 123: Head & Neck Anatomy
Chapter 10: Lymphatics
Chapter 10: Lymphatics
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These carry lymph and lymphocytes from peripheral tissues to veins.
Lymphatic vessels
This monitors composition of the lymph, enfulg pathogens, and stimulate immune responses.
Lymph nodes
This monitors circulating blood, engulfs pathogens, and stimulates the immune response.
Spleen
This controls development and maintence of T-cells.
Thymus
This is the major lymph duct on the right side of the body.
Right lymphatic duct: formed by the Jugular trunk and lymphatics from the right thorax
This is the major lymphatic duct on the left.
Thoracic Duct formed by left subclavian and left internal jugular vein
What are superficial lymph nodes?
- Occipital
- Retroauricular
- Anterior auricular
- Superficial parotid
- Facial
What are deep lymph nodes?
- Deep parotid
- Retropharyngeal
What are superficial and deep cervical lymph nodes?
- Superficial:
- Submental
- Submandibular
- Anterior jugular
- Deep:
- Superior deep cervical
- Inferior deep cervical
Where are the palatine tonsils, lingual tonsils, and pharyngeal tonsils located?
- Located between the anterior and posterior faucial pillars
- Base of the dorsal surface of the tongue
- Nasopharynx (Adenoids)
