THE CIRCULATION OF THE BLOOD 



FIG. 32. Diagram showing the course of the main trunks of the absorbent 



system. 



The lymphatics of lower extremities, D, meet the lacteals of intestines, LAC, at 

 the receptaculum chyli, R.C. .where the thoracic duct begins. The superficial vessels 

 are shown in the diagram on the right arm and leg, S, and the deeper ones on the left 

 arm, D. The glands are here and there shown in groups. The small right duct 

 opens into the veins on the right side. The thoracic duct opens into the union of the 

 great veins of the left side of the neck,T. (Yeo.) 



