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  • Lymphatic System
  • Human Anatomy

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  • Current anatomical descriptions of the foot's lymphatic system lack precision.
  • Accurate anatomical knowledge is crucial for improving clinical interventions related to the foot.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the anatomical lymphatic plantar network.
  • To provide a detailed description of the superficial lymphatic vessels of the sole.
  • To improve current clinical practice concerning the foot.

Main Methods:

  • Dissection of lower limbs from 25 human cadavers and 4 amputated limbs.
  • Injection procedures and immersion in hydrogen peroxide solution for cadaveric samples.
  • Application of the Spalteholz diaphanization technique on 6 fetal samples.

Main Results:

  • The superficial lymphatic network of the sole is divided into three distinct plexuses: anterior, middle, and posterior.
  • The anterior plexus features large polygonal figures converging into ascending trunks.
  • The middle plexus is characterized by transverse interconnected trunks, while the posterior plexus has smaller, more numerous polygonal figures forming ascending trunks.
  • Significant variations in lymphatic vessel caliber, plexus communication, and morphology were observed.

Conclusions:

  • The plantar lymphatic network exhibits notable morphological differences across its plexuses.
  • Detailed anatomical understanding of the plantar lymphatic system is essential for clinical applications.
  • Comparative analysis with the venous network provides further insights into foot vascular anatomy.