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Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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== Lymphatic drainage in the cow ==
== Lymphatic drainage in the cow ==
[[Image:Udder lymphatics.gif|thumb|right|150px|Lymphatic drainage of the udder, Copyright DeLaval 2008]]
* '''Afferent lymphatic ducts''': pass dorsocaudal to reach the mammary lymph nodes (superficial inguinal).
* '''Afferent lymphatic ducts''': pass dorsocaudal to reach the mammary lymph nodes (superficial inguinal).
* '''Mammary (superficial inguinal) lymph nodes''': two nodes at the dorsocaudal side of the udder. Usually a palpable large, kidney-shaped node between the caudal side of the udder base and the thigh.
* '''Mammary (superficial inguinal) lymph nodes''': two nodes at the dorsocaudal side of the udder. Usually a palpable large, kidney-shaped node between the caudal side of the udder base and the thigh.