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Embryology and Anatomy The primordial lymphatic system is first seen during the sixth week of development in the form of lymph sacs located next to the jugular veins. During the eighth week, the cisterna chyli forms just dorsal to the…
Anatomic Considerations The anatomy of the veins and lymphatics provides the basis for understanding the pathophysiology of common disease states. With the primary purpose of the veins to return blood to the heart in a unidirectional fashion and for the…