<p>Grossly the lymph nodes are round or bean shaped and have an outer cortex and an inner medulla. Microscopically the nodes have a follicles, paracortical zones and medullary cords and sinuses. At the hilum the medulla is present on the outer part of the node. Lymph nodes are located in series with [[Lymphatic Vessels - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphatic vessels]] and afferent vessels enter the node on its convex side and efferent vessels exit on its concave side.</p> | <p>Grossly the lymph nodes are round or bean shaped and have an outer cortex and an inner medulla. Microscopically the nodes have a follicles, paracortical zones and medullary cords and sinuses. At the hilum the medulla is present on the outer part of the node. Lymph nodes are located in series with [[Lymphatic Vessels - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphatic vessels]] and afferent vessels enter the node on its convex side and efferent vessels exit on its concave side.</p> |