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Lymphatic Vessel Structure

Lymph Vessel

Lymph Vessel

Diagram representing propulsion of lymph through a lymph vessel.

This diagram of lymph flow indicates lymph capillary, closed semilunar valve, single lymphangion, blood capillary, interstitial fluid, open valve, lymph, valve preventing back flow, contracted lymphangion, and tissue.

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