Anatomy
One of the 4 paired lymphatic trunks (Jugular, Subclavian, Bronchomediastinal, Lumbar). Subclavian Trunk drains Upper limb, is a triubutary of the Thoracic (or Right Lymphatic) Duct just before it empties into the Subclavain Vein (on L, can be into the L Brachiocephalic Vein).
Clinical
Lymph and blood capillaries intwerweave basket-like. Lymph Capillaries have no basement membrane; their epithelial cells overlap loosley, allowing easy inflow of fluid ie lymph.
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