2. Several small =hepatic lymph glands= along the portal vein.

3. An elongated =splenic lymph gland= on the splenic vessels near the

dorsal end of the spleen.

4. A series of =mesenteric lymph glands= situated along the anastomotic

arches formed by the vessels of the small intestine.

5. Several =cæcal lymph glands= situated along the first part of the

cæcal vessels.

6. Two series of =colic lymph glands= which accompany the arteries of

the spiral part of the colon, and are exposed by separating the coils of

the bowel. Small glands are placed in the colic mesentery and above the

rectum.

7. The =anal lymph glands= are situated on either side on the retractor

ani.

A small =ischiatic lymph gland= is found on the sacro-sciatic ligament

near the lesser sciatic notch.

The =precrural lymph glands= are situated on the aponeurosis of the

external oblique below the external angle of the ilium.

The =superficial inguinal lymph glands= are situated behind the external

inguinal ring. No deep inguinal lymph glands are present.

The =popliteal lymph glands= are small normally and may escape notice.

A few nodules occur in front of the distal part of the tendo Achillis.

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