From the red bone marrow, B cells immediately join the circulatory system and travel to secondary lymphoid organs in search of pathogens. T cells, on the other hand, travel from the bone …

Your lymphatic capillaries move the lymph into larger tubes called lymphatic vessels. These vessels keep the lymph moving until it ultimately reaches one of two major ducts in your upper …

Nov 27, 2025 · The drainage of lymph begins in lymph channels, which start as blind ended capillaries and gradually develop into vessels. These vessels travel proximally, draining …

What are the three main components of the lymphatic system? The lymphatic vessels begin as a blind ending, or closed at one end, capillaries, which feed into larger and larger lymphatic …

Nov 14, 2025 · Once within the lymphatic system, the extracellular fluid, which is now called lymph, drains into larger vessels called the lymphatics. These vessels converge to form one of …

Sep 8, 2025 · How Does the Lymphatic System Work? The lymphatic system moves excess fluid, called lymph, out of tissues and back through the body. You can support a healthy lymphatic …

Mar 26, 2025 · This detailed anatomical illustration presents an anterior view of the lymphatic system, highlighting major lymphatic pathways and nodal groups. Understanding the …

Oct 30, 2023 · Overview of the anatomy, function and main structures of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a system of specialized vessels and organs whose main function is to …

Watch this video of lymphatic flow and drainage from the Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders at CHOP.

Jul 24, 2025 · From the lymphatic capillaries, lymph flows into larger collecting vessels, which are equipped with numerous valves to maintain unidirectional movement. These vessels typically …