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 lymphatic system is composed of an intricate system of lymphatic vessels and lymphatic tissues including lymph nodes, spleen and thymus. The main purpose of lymphatic vessels is to absorb and return lymph fluid from the body back to the blood, and to assist in the bodyâs immune function. Three types of blood vessels can be differentiated. Arteries carry blood away from the heart, and veins carry blood toward the heart.