@article{3115913, title = "Anatomy of the lymphatics", author = "Skandalakis, John E. and Skandalakis, Lee J. and Skandalakis, Panagiotis and N.", journal = "Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America", year = "2007", volume = "16", number = "1", pages = "1+", publisher = "W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC", issn = "1055-3207", doi = "10.1016/j.soc.2006.10.006", abstract = "The lymphatic system is perhaps the most complicated system of Homo sapiens. An introduction to the anatomy, embryology, and anomalies of the lymphatics is presented. The overall anatomy and drainage of the lymphatic vessels in outlined. The topographic anatomy, relations, and variations of the principle vessels of the lymphatic system (the right lymphatic duct, the thoracic duct, and the cisterna chyli) are presented in detail." }