An introduction to the study of human anatomy (Volume 2).

  • Paxton, James, 1786-1860.
Date:
1835
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    side generally furnish a trunk, which transmits its fluid to the angle formed by the right internal jugular and sub- clavian veins ; and is named the right great lymphatic duct. See Fig. 5,/. 16. LYMPHATIC VESSELS OF THE HEAD AND ANTERIOR PART OF THE NECK. The epicranial lymphatics are arranged on all sides be- neath the skin of the cranium, and may be distinguished into three orders of fasciculi. The occipital, the temporal, and the frontal; all which proceed to the glands of the neck. The lymphatics of the face follow the direction of the principal veins, and proceed to the submaxillary glands. The superficial lymphatics of the neck form a plexus, which accompanies the subcutaneous veins of the neck ; they open into the right great lymphatic vessel, and the thoracic duct. 37. DEEP LYMPHATIC VESSELS OF THE HEAD AND NECK. The lymphatics of the brain. Although the most minute researches have been made in those parts, there have been discovered a few lymphatics only in the dura mater. The deep lymphatics of the tongue, palate, nose, orbits, pharynx, muscles of the face, etc. These absorbents ac- company the blood vessels, and terminate in the right and left great thoracic ducts.