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THE LYMPHATICS 



first, the popliteal, and then the femoral artery up the thigh to the deep incruinal 

 or deep femoral glands. Deep lymphatics also run with the profunda artery. These 

 also join the deep femoral lympliutic glands. Others accompany the gluteal and 

 ischiatic artery, and end in the lymphatic glands of the same name at the great 

 sciatic foramen. 



The deep lymphatic glands of the lower extremity are met with chiefly in 

 the p(jpliteal Sjjace and in thi^ inguinal region. One. or .sometimes two, small 

 glands, however, may be found in the upper yjart of the front of the leg, h'ing on 

 the interosseous meml)rane along the course of the anterior tibial artery. 



The popliteal glands are placed deep in the popliteal space around the popliteal 



Fig. 400a.— Diagram of the Superficial and Deep Lymphatic Vessels and Glaxds of 

 THE Lower Extremity, including the Superficial Lymphatics of the Exteexal 

 Genitals and the Lymphatics of the Gluteal and Lschial Regions. (After Draw- 

 ing by Dr. Francis li. -Sherwdorl.) 



Ef'erent vessels to ext. Iliac glands 



Superficial Lymphatics of Abdomi 

 Lymphatics of Urethra and Vagin 



Perineal and Gluteal Lymphatics 

 Lymphatics of Penis and Scrotum 



Superficial Inguinal 

 Oblique set 8 to 



Superficial Ingu 

 Vertical 



Internal group 

 External group 



Deep Lymphatics of leg and outer side of foot 



' Deep g'jteal L/mphatics 



Deep ischial L>mphat;cs 



artery and vein, and are about five in niniil)er. They receive the deep lymphatics 

 from the leg, and those of the superficial which perforate the deep fascia along with 

 the external saphenous A'cin. Their efterent vessels accompany the popliteal and 

 the femoral vessels to the deep inguinal or femoral glands. 



The deep inguinal or deep femoral glands surround the upper jjart of the 

 femoral vessels. One or more are constantly found in the femoral canal. They 

 receive the deep lymphatics accompanying the femoral artery, and a few of the 

 efferent vessels from the superficial inguinal glands. Their efferent vessels pass, in 

 part along the course of the femoral vessels, and in part through the femoral ring 

 to join the glands along the course of the external iliac artery. 



