Crypt (anatomy)

Crypts are anatomical structures that are narrow but deep invaginations into a larger structure.

One common type of anatomical crypt is the Crypts of Lieberkühn.[1] However, it is not the only type: some types of tonsils also have crypts. Because these crypts allow external access to the deep portions of the tonsils, these tonsils are more vulnerable to infection.

References

1. Principles of Physiology. Academic Publishers. p. 240. ISBN 978-81-89781-34-7.

External links

• Histology image: 06601loa – Histology Learning System at Boston University - "Lymphoid Tissues and Organs: tonsil"
• Histology of crypt of tonsil at siumed.edu