The inguinal lymphatics illustrated. There are two main groups of inguinal lymphatics: superficial and deep inguinal lymphatics. The superficial lymph nodes may be divided into various subgroups depending on which classification system is being used.
Modified from:
Cesmebasi A, Baker A, Du Plessis M, et al. The surgical anatomy of the inguinal lymphatics. Am Surg 2015; 81:365.
The Lymphatic Vessels and Lymph Nodes. In: General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System (THIEME Atlas of Anatomy), 2nd ed, Schuenke M, Schulte E, Schumacher U (Eds), Thieme, New York 2014.
