Consists of striated muscle fibers that branch and unite with each other

Cardiac muscle supplied by automatic nerve fibers that terminate the nodes

Fibers tend to be arranged in whorls contraction

The Lymphatic system consists of Lymphatic vessels and the Lymphatic organs

This system, which is closely associated with the cardiovascular system,

has two main functions that contribute to homeostasis: Fluid balance and Defense

The spleen is the largest organ of the lymphatic system

The spleen is an organ shaped like a shoe

that lies relative to the 9th and 12th ribs

The Function of the spleen: Antibody forming organ

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Lymphatic Lymphatic vessels form a two- way system

Each lymph node is divided into three general regions ,

Lymph nodes are liver shaped structures which act to filter foreign particles

Lymph nodes are bean - shaped structures about 0.1 - 2.5 cm in length .

Lymph nodes

Primary lymphatic follicles

Lymph capillaries

Thymus