Lymph trunk

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Lymph trunk is a lymph vessel that carries lymph, and is formed by many efferent lymph vessels. It in turn drains into one of the two lymph ducts (right lymph duct and the thoracic duct).

v • d • e Lymphatic system - The journey of lymph Interstitial fluid ... → ... blood Interstitial fluid → Lymph → Lymph capillary → Afferent lymph vessel → Lymph node → Efferent lymph vessel → Lymph trunk → Lymph duct {Right lymphatic duct and Thoracic duct (left side)} → Subclavian vein (right and left) → Blood → Interstitial fluid...