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lymphatic capillaries
located in microscopic spaces between cells
collecting vessels
due to merged capillaries
lymphatic trunks
due to merged collecting vessels
lymphatic ducts
due to merged lymphatic trunks
thoracic duct
largest lymphatic vessel
receives lymph from everywhere but upper right side
pharyngeal tonsil
palatine tonsil
lingual tonsil
thoracic lymph node
cervical
axillary
intestinal
inguinal
spleen
largest lymphatic organ
thymus gland