In some cases, it is part of the semifluid ground substance. In others, it is bound water in a gelatinous ground substance. Those originating in the villi of the small intestine are called lacteals . Wall of the lymphatic capillary consists of a single layer of flattened endothelial cells. Networks of lymphatic capillaries are located in the intercellular spaces and are widely distributed throughout the body.
Lymphatic capillaries merge with other lymphatics to eventually form the main lymphatic trunks.
Receives lymph from the right upper quadrant and drains into the right subclavian vein. 18062 Lymph from the entire body except for the right upper quadrant drains into the thoracic duct which drains into the left internal jugular vein. Originates as a dilated structure the cisterna chyli in the lumbar region of the abdominal cavity. 20820 Has an average diameter of 5 mm. Lymphatics contain more valves.