three lymphatic beds have been found in the rabbit hind limb : ( i ) the lymph from the foot and ankle drains into lymphatics which run with the deep veins to the popliteal node ; ( ii ) the superficial lymphatics of the medial skin from mid-calf to the groin enter the inguinal node while those of the lateral skin drain into the popliteal node ; ( iii ) the lymph draining the muscles collects in vessels which do not enter the popliteal node but join the femoral lymphatic post-nodally.2 .
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