Muscles don't push joints, they only shorten and pull. It is up to both reciprocal muscle groups to work together to move the body. For instance, your biceps shortens and bends your elbow, while the triceps on the other side of the arm shortens and returns the elbow to its original position.
Lymph is a clear whitish/yellowish fluid that contains white blood cells (lymphocytes), proteins, and some red blood cells. The bean-shaped lymph nodes of the lymphatic system are connected by vessels. Lymph nodes are usually present in clusters in the armpits, on either side of the neck, and in the groin. The lymph nodes filter lymph fluid and trap foreign materials.
About.com states that lymph nodes are found in each part of the body except for the central nervous system. The lymph filtered by these specialized tissues refers to the clear fluid that surrounds the cells. According to About.com, the lymph nodes have an important function of filtering the lymph of pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, dead cells, wastes and cancerous cells. The lymph that is filtered is then returned to the blood to prevent edema or the excess fluid buildup in the tissues. About.com also explains that lymph nodes contain lymphocytes, which are immune system cells that are responsible for identifying and battling pathogens.