Lymphatics. 



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618. The Superficial 



Lymphatics of the 



Lower Extremity. 



The lymphatics of the lower 

 extremity converge to the ingui- 

 nal glands, which are partly 

 superficial and partly deep, 

 and form the inguinal plexus 

 by a number of anastomoses. 

 The former lie between Poupart's 

 ligaments and the Fovea ovalis, 

 the latter upon the vessels of 

 the thigh. The lymphatics are 

 the following: 



a) Lymphatics of the 

 thigh. They pass partly above 

 the Fascia lata, partly below it. 

 The superficial ascend from 

 the foot , pass with the great 

 saphenous vein, partly also 

 below the integument of the leg. 

 The deep accompany the deep 

 blood vessels and in the popli- 

 teal space pass through 1 4 

 deep popliteal glands. 



b) The lymphatics of 

 the hypogastric region 

 pass down above Poupart's liga- 

 ment, and enter the uppermost 

 inguinal glands. 



c) The lymphatics of 

 the external genitals pass 

 from the penis or the clitoris 

 to the adipose tissue of the 

 Mons Veneris, from there to the 

 superficial inguinal glands. The 

 lymphatics of the scrotum and 

 Labia majora pass transversely 

 outwards to the inguinal glands. 



superf. 



P~a.sa lymph* 

 plant. 



