Pith, or medulla, is a tissue in the stems of vascular plants. Pith is composed of soft, spongy parenchyma cells, which store and transport nutrients throughout the plant. In eudicots, pith is located in the center of the stem. In monocots, it extends also into flowering stems and roots. The pith is encircled by a ring of xylem; the xylem, in turn, is encircled by a ring of phloem.
Throughout the lymph node's interior are a series of street-like channels called sinuses that help guide the flow of lymph from the afferent lymphatic vessels, through the cortex and medulla, and finally to the efferent lymphatic vessels at the hilum.ach lymph node chain is responsible for draining a particular body region or structure. For example, the lymph node chains in your armpits drain your arms and upper chest, while the chains in your groin are responsible for filtering lymph from your feet, legs, genitals, and lower abdominal wall.
Lymph nodes are generally circular, bean-like organs that are dispersed throughout the body. The lumbar lymph nodes are located in the region of the body between the diaphragm (a muscle in the lower rib cage that helps with breathing) and pelvis, known as the lumbar region. They are also called the lateral aortic lymph nodes. The nodes are part of the lymphatic system of the human body.