A network of blunt ended vessels lacking direct connection to the blood vascular system. These vessels collect and drain fluids and macromolecules from interstitial spaces throughout the animal. They derive from a subpopulation of endothelial cells and have walls that are much thinner than the blood carrying vessels. Lymphatic vessels are usually classified as either superficial or deep.
microcirculatory vessel +
portal system +
pulmonary part of lymphatic system +
pulmonary venous system
rete mirabile
systemic venous system +
tail vasculature +
vascular plexus +
vasculature of central nervous system plus retina +
lymphatic trunks and ducts
;
lymphatic vasculature
;
lymphatic vessel network
;
lymphatic vessels set
;
set of lymphatic vessels
;
trunci et ductus lymphatici