ldentify the anatomy of the lymph systems as part of your description

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Lymphatic system is the part of circulatory system that consists of lymphatic vessels, lymphoid organs and lymphoid tissues. The lymphatic system is responsible for collecting the lymph from the tissue fluids and draining it into the heart. Lymphatic systemic also helps in production of lymphocytes that take part in immune response.
The lymphoid organs are divided into primary and secondary. The primary lymphoid organs are thymus and the bone marrow.
Bone marrow is present in the spongy or cancellous portions of the bones.

Thymus is present within the mediastinal cavity anterior to the heart.
Spleen and lymph nodes are the secondary lymphoid organs. Spleen is present in the left upper quadrant of abdomen.
There are several lymph nodes present in chest, neck, axilla and inguinal region.
Th lymphatic vessels consists if lymphatic capillaries and right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct that carry lymph to the heart. Lymphatic capillaries carry lymph from various body tissues to the right lymphatic duct and thoracic duct. These two ducts then drain into the subclavian vein which empties into the heart.

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