Anatomy of the lymph system
Anatomy of the lymph system
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DOI:
10.1007/s12631-018-0168-x
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发表时间:
2019-03-01
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Anderhuber, Friedrich
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作者:
Pilsl, Ulrike;Anderhuber, Friedrich
The lymphatic system of the human body is subdivided into a superficial and a deep system. Both systems are connected with each other by perforating lymph vessels, which penetrate the fascia. This concept is especially well-developed in the limbs. Within the superficial lymph system subunits known as the lymphatic areas, lymphatic zones and lymphatic territories are found. Lymphatic territories are particularly highlighted, because the lymph vessels between adjacent territories have no connections with each other, so that the territory borders are known as lymphatic watersheds. This is valid for the trunk and the limbs but not for the face and the neck, where the lymph vessels of adjacent territories are indeed connected with each other and also transfer to the opposite side. The central drainage of the lymph into the venous systemis carried out mainly by the thoracic duct but also to aminor extent by the right lymphatic duct.