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<p>Part of the [[Lymphatic System - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphatic system]], the body contains hundreds of lymph nodes of varying size (1-20mm) and these are located along the routes of [[Lymphatic Vessels - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphatic vessels]]. They are found throughout the body but are more concentrated in the axilla, groin and mesenteries. Lymph nodes act as a filter for the lymph removing antigens and releasing immune-competent cells and immunoglobulins.</p>
 
<p>Part of the [[Lymphatic System - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphatic system]], the body contains hundreds of lymph nodes of varying size (1-20mm) and these are located along the routes of [[Lymphatic Vessels - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphatic vessels]]. They are found throughout the body but are more concentrated in the axilla, groin and mesenteries. Lymph nodes act as a filter for the lymph removing antigens and releasing immune-competent cells and immunoglobulins.</p>
 
==Development==
 
==Development==
<p>Lymph nodes develop from lateral plate mesoderm in paired sacs from [[Lymphatic Vessels - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphatic vessels]]. These sacs undergo remodelling, and endothelial and mesenchymal outgrowths form the meshwork of channels and spaces that produces the cortex-medulla structure. Lymphocytes then populate the cortex and medulla. The sub-capular sinus is a remainder of the [[Lymphatic Vessels - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphatic vessel]].</p>
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<p>Lymph nodes develop from lateral plate mesoderm in paired sacs from [[Lymphatic Vessels - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphatic vessels]]. These sacs undergo remodelling, and endothelial and mesenchymal outgrowths form the meshwork of channels and spaces that produces the cortex-medulla structure. Lymphocytes then populate the cortex and medulla. The subscapular sinus is a remainder of the [[Lymphatic Vessels - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphatic vessel]].</p>
    
==Structure==
 
==Structure==
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