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"Among the cells of the body there is, besides the blood capillaries, a system of fine, thin-walled lymphatic capillaries." — Ritchie, 1918

Lymphatic Vessels in the Fingers

"Among the cells of the body there is, besides the blood capillaries, a system of fine, thin-walled…

"In nearly every tissue of the body there is a marvelous network of vessels, precisely like the lacteals, known as the <em>lymphatics</em>. They seem to start out of the part in which they are found, like the rootlets of a plant in the soil. The tiny roots join together and make larger roots. They carry a fluid called <em>lymph</em>, very much like blood without the red corpuscles. It is to be remembered that the lacteals are really the lymphatics which begin in the villi of the small intestine." — Blaisedell, 1904

Superficial Lymphatics of the foot

"In nearly every tissue of the body there is a marvelous network of vessels, precisely like the lacteals,…

The lacteals and lymphatics.

The Lacteals and Lymphatics

The lacteals and lymphatics.

The lymphatics in the leg, with glands at the hip.

Lymphatics in the Leg

The lymphatics in the leg, with glands at the hip.

Superficial lymphatic vessels and nodes of the right lowers extremity and groin.

Superficial Lymphatics and Vessels and Nodes of the Legs

Superficial lymphatic vessels and nodes of the right lowers extremity and groin.

The regions whose lymph flows into the right lymphatic duct are suggested by the lighter area; those which are tributary to the thoracic duct by the darker area.

Regions of Lymph Flow

The regions whose lymph flows into the right lymphatic duct are suggested by the lighter area; those…

"The lymph vessels of the body. rc, the thoracic duct; lac, the lacteals taking the lymph and fatty part of food from the intestines." —Davison, 1910

Lymph Vessels

"The lymph vessels of the body. rc, the thoracic duct; lac, the lacteals taking the lymph and fatty…

Diagrammatic section of lymphatic gland. a.l., afferent; e.l., efferent lymphatics: C, cortical substance; l.h., reticulating cords of medullary substance; l.s., lymph-sinus; c, fibrous coat sending in trabeculae; t.r., into the substance of the gland.

Diagrammatic Section of Lymphatic Gland

Diagrammatic section of lymphatic gland. a.l., afferent; e.l., efferent lymphatics: C, cortical substance;…

Diagram of the principle groups of the Lymphatic vessels.

Lymphatic Vessels

Diagram of the principle groups of the Lymphatic vessels.

Superficial lymphatic vessels and nodes of the upper extremity.

Lymphatic Vessels and Nodes of the Arms

Superficial lymphatic vessels and nodes of the upper extremity.

Origin of lymphatics. Labels: S, lymph spaces communicating with lympathic vessel; A, origin of lymphatic by union of lymp spaces; E, E, endothelial cells forming wall of lymph vessel.

Lymphatics

Origin of lymphatics. Labels: S, lymph spaces communicating with lympathic vessel; A, origin of lymphatic…

Superficial lymphatics and glands. Labels: G. Axillary glands.

Lymphatics

Superficial lymphatics and glands. Labels: G. Axillary glands.

The lymphatic vessels. The thoracic duct occupies the middle of the figure. it lies upon the spinal column, at the sides of which are seen portions of the ribs (1). Labels: a, the receptacle of the chyle; b, the trunk of the thoracic duct, opening at c, into the junction of the left jugular (f) and subclavian (g) veins as they unite into the left innominate vein, which has been cut across to show the thoracic duct running behind it; d, lymphatic glands placed in the lumbar regions; h, the superior vena cava formed by the junction of the right and left innominate veins.

Lymphatics

The lymphatic vessels. The thoracic duct occupies the middle of the figure. it lies upon the spinal…

Superficial lymphatics of right groin and upper part of thigh. Labels: 1, Upper inguinal glands. 2, 2'. Lower or inguinal or femoral glands. 3, 3'. Plexus of lymphatics in the course of the long saphenous vein.

Lymphatics of Groin and Thigh

Superficial lymphatics of right groin and upper part of thigh. Labels: 1, Upper inguinal glands. 2,…

Lymphatics of central tendon of rabbit's diaphragm, stained with silver nitrate. The ground substance has been shaded diagrammatically to bring out the lymphatic clearly. Lymphatics, l, lined by long narrow endothelial cells, and showing valves, v, at frequent intervals.

Lymphatics of Rabbit's Diaphragm

Lymphatics of central tendon of rabbit's diaphragm, stained with silver nitrate. The ground substance…