Anatomy of the lymphatic system There is much more to the lymphatic system than the network of vessels and nodes with which it is most commonly associated. Indeed there are several organs of the body that connect the lymphatic and immune systems together. Let’s start with one that many would not associate with the lymphatic system - Bone Marrow. Bone Marrow Red bone marrow is an extremely important part of the lymphatic system, as it produces lymphocytes - white blood cells that are responsible for identifying and destroying viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. B LYMPHOCYTES are responsible for [...]