Tag J. Christopher Day

Anatomy of the Mediastinum The mediastinum is the space between the pleural cavities that contains the heart and all chest viscera except the lungs. Consisting of loose areolar tissue and organs, the mediastinum is more a potential space than an…

Anatomy and Function of Lymphoid Tissue The lymphoid system is composed of an extensive capillary network that drains lymph into elaborate systems of collecting vessels. The collecting vessels merge and empty lymph into the bloodstream by way of the thoracic…