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. (Yco.) 



