title: [Anatomy of the lymphatic system of the arm].
abstract: The lymphatic system of the upper limb is studied according to its various networks: superficial, deep, axillary lymph nodes and anastomotic system. The most important superficial lymphatic system is described in the upper limb together with its applications for manual lymphatic drainage. The microstructure and function of the lymphatic system are studied. The pathophysiology and manual and microsurgical treatments of lymphoedema are not discussed in this article.
authors.affiliation: Département de Chirurgie de la Main et des Nerfs Périphériques, Clinique Mutualiste de Loire-Atlantique, Nantes.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gaisne
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Chaise
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bellemère
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Friol
mesh_terms: D001132:Arm / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D001365:Axilla / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005542:Forearm / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006225:Hand / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D008196:Lymph / Q000502:physiology; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology