Lymphatic Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Right lymphatic duct
A
In chest on the right
2
Q
Thymus gland
A
Butterfly shaped structure in chest
3
Q
Axillary lymph nodes
A
In armpit
4
Q
Cervical lymph nodes
A
In neck
5
Q
Thoracic duct
A
Long duct down thoracic region; drains into left lymphatic duct
6
Q
Spleen
A
Under left lung
7
Q
Inguinal lymph nodes
A
On thigh
8
Q
Right subclavian vein
A
Receives lymph from right lymphatic duct
9
Q
Left subclavian vein
A
Receives lymph from thoracic duct
10
Q
Palatine tonsils
A
Side tonsils
11
Q
Pharyngeal tonsils
A
On top
12
Q
Lingual tonsil
A
On back of tongue
