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Lymphatics. 



613. The Superficial Lymphatics and Glands of 

 the Head and Neck. 



The lymphatics of the head and neck converge to the superficial and 

 deep lymphatic glands, finally to the Plexus jugular is situated around the 

 common jugular vein, whose Fas cffc.rc.ns opens into the thoracic duct of 

 the corresponding side, as Truncus jugularis. The glands are the following: 



a) Anterior and posterior auricular glands; the ante- 

 rior in the parotid gland, the posterior behind the ear. 



b) Deep facial glands, in the spheno-maxillary fossa and at 

 the side of the pharynx. 



