( 55 ) 



338. Of the origin of the lymphatics. 

 Their univerfality, &c; 



Of their termination in the tho- 

 racic du6L 



339. Modus operandi of thefe veffels. 

 Antient opinions concerning ab- 



forption by the meferaic veins. 

 Refutation of this do6lrine by 



the experiments of HUNTER 



and others. 

 The abforbent powers of thefe 



veffels, how promoted, &c. 



Of Lymphatic Glands. 



340. Their number, names, fize, and 

 fituation in different parts of the 

 body. 



Their firuture explained. 

 Of the manner in which the 



lymphatic veffels are conneft- 



ed with them. 



Of the fluid fecreted by them. 



Ufes 



