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cate with the mesenteric glands, which arc very numer- 

 ous. The pelvic lymphatic system consists of three sets 

 of deep layers of lymphatics and glands, the external 

 iliac, internal iliac, and the sacral. They are formed 

 of chains of glands connected by the lymphatic vessels. 

 The superficial lymphatics of the perineum, scrotum, and 

 penis communicate with the inguinal chain of lymphatics 

 placed over and above Poupart's ligament. The lym- 

 phatics of the clitoris and nymphae are similarly arranged. 



LYMPHATICS OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY. 



The lymphatics of the lower extremity are divided 

 into the superficial and deep. The superficial lymphatics 

 run in the superficial fascia and accompany the internal 

 saphenous vein. They communicate with the inguinal 

 glands, which are grouped about the saphenous opening 

 and lie below Poupart's ligament, These inguinal glands 

 also communicate with the lymphatics from the side of 

 the penis and scrotum. The superficial lymphatics of 

 the gluteal region accompany the arteries and communi- 

 cate with the pelvic glands. The deep lymphatics com- 

 municate with the glands of the popliteal space and 

 accompany the femoral vein, and enter the pelvic and 

 lumbar glands. 



