Vol 61, No 2 (2002)
Review article
Published online: 2002-02-22
Evaluation of several methods used in anatomical investigations of the blood and lymphatic vessels
Folia Morphol 2002;61(2):63-69.
Abstract
The aim of this review is to describe the advantages and limitations of several
methods used in anatomical investigations of intravisceral blood and lymphatic
networks. The microangiographic methods as well as corrosion methods are
described. In conclusion the authors confirmed that the most useful way for
exploration of the blood and lymphatic vessels is to prepare corrosion casts. This
paper focuses on the scanning electron microscopic examination of vascular
corrosion casts. This method allows the examination of the three-dimensional
organisation of vessels, including the blood and lymphatic capillaries. Imprints
of endothelial cell nuclei can be observed on the surface of the blood and lymphatic
vessels.
Keywords: anatomymethodologyblood and lymphatic vessels
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