The lymphatic system This page tells you about the lymphatic
system. There is information about The lymphatic system is a
system of thin tubes that runs throughout the body. These tubes
are called lymph vessels or lymphatic vessels. The lymphatic
system is like the blood circulation - the tubes (vessels)
branch through all parts of the body like the arteries and veins
that carry blood. But the lymphatic system tubes are much finer
and carry a colourless liquid called lymph. Lymph is a clear
fluid that circulates around the body tissues. It contains a
high number of lymphocytes (white blood cells). Plasma leaks out
of the capillaries to surround and bathe the body tissues. This
then drains into the lymph vessels. The fluid, now called lymph,
then flows through the lymphatic system to the biggest lymph
vessel - the thoracic duct. The thoracic duct then empties back
into the blood circulation. You can probably feel some of your
lymph nodes. There are lymph nodes in many parts of your body
including - Under your