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Lymphatics of the Limb - Horse Anatomy (view source)
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==Pelvic Limb==
==Pelvic Limb==
Lymph from the pelvic limb drains mainly to the '''iliosacral lymph centre''', which is comprises the following:
* '''Medial iliac lymph nodes''': These are located at the point where the aorta splits in the pelvic region. They drain the pelvic viscera and pelvic limbs.
* '''Lateral iliac lymph nodes''': Not always present, located at the bifurcation of the deep circumflex ilial artery.
* '''Internal iliac lymph nodes''': Located adjacent to the internal iliac artery, drain adjacent regions
* '''Sacral lymph nodes''': Located ventral to the sacrum, drains the adjacent region
* '''Anorectal lymph nodes''': Located lateral to the rectum, drains the adjacent region
Some lymph from the thigh and the '''popliteal lymph nodes''' drains to the '''iliofemoral lymph centre''', which subsequently drains to the '''medial iliac lymph nodes'''. The iliofemoral lymph centre is located along the course of the femoral continuation of the external iliac artery.
The '''ischial lymph centre''' receives lymph from the caudal rump and thigh, which subsequently drains to the '''iliosacral lymph node'''. The ischial lymph centre is located on the lateral aspect of the sacrosciatic ligament, adjacent to the ischial tuberosity.
The '''popliteal lymph centre''' is comprised of the '''superficial and deep poplitieal lymph nodes'''. It is located caudal to the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Stifle Joint|stifle]] and drains the distal limb. Lymph from this centre subsequently flows to the '''deep inguinal lymph nodes'''.
==References==
*Konig, H.E., Liebich, H.G. Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic Mammals: Textbook and Colour Atlas (2009), Schattauer
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