ABSORPTION. 



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FIG. 15. DIAGRAM SHOWING THE COURSE OF THE MAIN TRUNKS OF THE ABSORBENT 



SYSTEM. (Yeo's "Text-book of Physiology.") 



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

 the receptaculum chyli (RC), 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 arm to the left (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). 



