Anatomy Explorer
Efferent Lymphatic Vessel
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Tim Taylor
Anatomy & Physiology Senior Writer
Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.
Last updated: Feb 21st, 2026
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The efferent lymphatic vessel is how the lymph leaves the lymph node. It emerges from the hilus, a depression on the concave side of the node.
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