Anatomy
One of 4 (Jugular, Subclavian, Bronchomediastinal, Lumbar) paired lymphatic trunks. Drains head and parts of the neck. On R, empties into venous system at junction R Subclavian and R Internal Jugular Veins. On L, empties into Thoracic Duct.
Clinical
There is an overlap of Lymphatic System (recycling Plasma) and Lymphoid System (identifying and responding to foreign antigens, especially micro-organisms); Lymphatic Organs have enmeshed lymphoid tissue, main associated cell being Lymphocyte, the main cellular component of Lymph.
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