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muscular contractions cause movement of lymphatic fluid. Pressure changes in the thoracic cavity during respiration also aid in the movement of lymph.
Elevation of affected area higher than the heart, muscle use, and compression of affected area all increase lymphatic flow.

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Lymph is moved through the body by moving your skeletal muscles. ex. your biceps quadrecepts, etc.

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