Thymus

Anatomy

Finishing school, turns Lymphocytes from Bone Marrow into immunocompetent T(hymus)-Lymphocytes and sends them out into the Lymphatic world (to various Lymph Nodes/Glands), enlarges from 12/40 fetus to puberty then shrinks. Situated behind upper part Breastbone (Manubrium Sterni), bi-lobed with junction at front trachea, lobes fat- and WBC-rich.

Clinical

Fundamental functions of Lymphatic System; tissue fluid balance, fat absorption from Small Intestine, defence against pathogens and foreign substances.

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