Functional Independence measure FIM; a standardized assessment instrument of functional status that is part of the Uniform Data Set for Medical Rehabilitation; it tests 23 items in seven areas of function and uses a seven-point scale for each item.
The major components of the lymphatic system include lymph, lymphatic vessels, and lymphatic organs that contain lymphoid tissues. Lymphatic tissue can also be found in other areas of the body, such as the skin, stomach, and small intestines.
The most important part of this accessory lymphatic system is lymph, which is a clear liquid and flows through the capillaries, vessels and ducts. However, before being emptied into the left or the right subclavian vein, it is transported to the lymph glands or nodes which serve as check posts for trapping and filtering foreign substances.