The relation of the lymphatic system to hemolymph nodes in the sheep.
Sublumbar lymphatic drainage was examined in fetal and adult sheep for potential connections with hemolymph (hemal) nodes. Despite numerous channels entering sublumbar lymph nodes there were no lymphatic communications with hemal nodes. In ovine ruminants hemolymph nodes are separate from the lymphatic system.
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006458:Hemolymph / Q000502:physiology*; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000196:embryology; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012756:Sheep