Lymphatic System of Lower Limb

Deep lymphatics

Closely follow paired arteries and veins, drain deeper tissues of the leg

Superficial lymphatics

Follows great and short saphenous veins and have more lymph nodes

Lymph nodes

Filter lymph, usually visible

Lymph flow

Start small and increase in size as they ascend

Lymph

Clear yellowish liquid present in most body tissues, created as a result of filtration of plasma

Creation of lymph

Plasma from blood diffuses into tissues to deliver nutrients, 10 percent stays in tissue and the rest is reabsorbed into blood vessels, amount of residual fluid is absorbed into lymphatic capillaries and becomes lymph

Composition of lymph

Mainly composed of water and then other proteins, lipids, glucose, ions and cells, composition can vary depending on where it is produced

Parts of the lymphatic system

Lymph, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, the spleen, lymph nodules, thymus

Function of lymphatic system

Transports various substances and responsible for the development of lymphocytes which fight diesease