Lext. jugular vein 



Lcommoniu 

 lymphatic nun 



Sterno-mattoid 

 muscle (cut) 



5terno-hyoid 

 muscle 

 (cut) 



Cords of 

 L Brach.plex 



L.subclavian v. 



Thoracic 

 duct 



Fig. 302. Dissection showing the method of exposing the lymphatic ducts and con- 

 necting cannulas to collect the lymph or chyle. It is very desirable to avoid entering the 

 apex of the chest cavity when a cannula is placed in the thoracic duct. 



