Product Description
Viewing the lymphatic system in its entirety, as a complete system within itself, we may be surprised when we recall its important relationship to almost every tissue and organ. The lymphatic system plays an important role in its close relationship to the tissues regarding nourishment, assimilation, secretion, and elimination or purification. The vasomotor arrangement in relation to the nodes and large ducts, and the nerve centers from which impulses come are included in this picture of the complexity of this wonderful system. Fully illustrated, with comprehensive chapters describing the lymphatic system in the head, neck, chest, abdominal and pelvic regions; blood chemistry; the effects of vaccines and serums; and a chapter on finger surgery for the purpose of lymph drainage.