The right lobe of the thymus is the paired right half of the bilobed thymus gland, joined at the midline by connective tissue to the left thymic lobe.
Supports adaptive immunity by nurturing developing T-lymphocytes and secreting thymic hormones that guide immune cell maturation.
Superior and anterior mediastinum of the thoracic cavity, lying directly behind the sternum and anterior to the superior vena cava and aortic arch.
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Lymphatic vessels return excess tissue fluid to the venous circulation, and the splenic vein drains the spleen into the hepatic portal system.
The splenic artery (branching from the celiac trunk) supplies blood to the spleen for filtration and immune monitoring.