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lymphatic system - Lymphatic circulation

Where does the right lymphatic duct return lymph to the bloodstream?

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Diagram of the human lymphatic system highlighting lymphatic vessels and major lymphoid organs, including lymph nodes, adenoids, tonsils, thymus gland, spleen, appendix, bone marrow, and ducts. — lymphatic system The human lymphatic system, showing the lymphatic vessels and lymphoid organs.

The right lymphatic duct returns lymph to the bloodstream by emptying into the right subclavian vein at the base of the neck.1