1.1.3. Lymphatic Drainage of the Lower Limb Flashcards
What is the function of the Lymphatic System?
- To drain:
a) Tissue Fluid
b) Plasma Proteins
c) Cellular Debris
Back into the Blood Stream - It is involved in Immune Defence
What is the name of the substances which enter into the Lymphatic Vessels?
Lymph
What is the Lymph filtered by?
Lymph Nodes
Where is the Lymph directed, after being filtered by the Lymph Nodes?
Into the Venous System
How many groups of Lymphatic Vessels of the Lower Limb are there?
2
What are the groups of Lymphatic Vessels of the Lower Limb?
- Superficial Lymphatic Vessels of the Lower Limb
2. Deep Lymphatic Vessels of the Lower Limb
What is the distribution of the Lymphatic Vessels of the Lower Limb similar to?
Veins of the Lower Limb
How many sub-sets can the Superficial Lymphatic Vessels of the Lower Limb be divided into?
2
What are the sub-sets of the Superficial Lymphatic Vessels of the Lower Limb?
- Medial Superficial Lymphatic Vessels
2. Lateral Superficial Lymphatic Vessels
What do the Medial Superficial Lymphatic Vessels follow the course of?
The Great Saphenous Vein
Where do the Medial Superficial Lymphatic Vessels originate from?
The Dorsal Surface of the Foot
Where do the Medial Superficial Lymphatic Vessels travel?
- From the Dorsal Surface of the Foot
- Up the Anterior and Posterior aspects of the Medial Lower Leg
- Behind the Medial Epicondyle of the Femur
Where does the Medial Superficial Lymphatic Vessels end?
In the Groin
Where do the Medial Superficial Lymphatic Vessels drain into?
The Sub-Inguinal Group of Inguinal Lymph Nodes
What do the Lateral Superficial Lymphatic Vessels follow the course of?
The Small Saphenous Vein
Where do the Lateral Superficial Lymphatic Vessels originate from?
The Lateral Side of the Foot