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	To the left is a closeup of an iliac lymph node. Lymph nodes are imbedded deeply in connective tissue so they are rarely seen . They are found in larger clusters in the axillary (arm pit area), inguinal (pubic/groin region), and cervical (neck) regions of the body.
To the right is an enlarged image of the pelvic region showing the lymph vessels, groin lymph nodes, and the spleen. The spleen destroys unneeded red blood cells and filters out cells that have been targeted for destruction by the other parts of the lymph system.
Books Living With Lymphoma by Elizabeth Adler, Ph.D., Oct. 2005 Chapter 9, The Immune System - extensive information on cell biology, the function of the lymph system, and its relationship with lymphoma. The most detailed information on what the cells actually do in the lymph note I have read. The Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems by John Gold, May 2004 Return to The Lymphatic System Return to the Lymphoma Information Network Compilation Copyright © 1997-2005 Lymphoma Information Network - All Rights Reserved Illustrations of the Lymphatic System, Copyright 1957, 1986, Anatomical Chart Company, Skokie, IL. All rights reserved, used by permission from the company. Lymphoma Information Network (formerly Lymphoma Resource Pages) http://www.LymphomaInfo.net/ Updated November 13, 2005

The Lymphatic System Close-up