Lymphatic Drainage Flashcards
General pathway of lymph circulation
lymph capillaries -> lymph vessels -> lymph nodes -> lymph trunk
cisterna chyli
lymphatic sac where the thoracic duct starts from
largest lymphatic vessel?
thoracic duct?
where does the thoracic duct empty?
empties at point of junction between the left subclavian and left internal jugular vein
what drains at the point of junction between the left subclavian and left internal jugular vein? (4)
1) thoracic duct
2) left bronchomediastinal trunk
3) left subclavian trunk
4) left jugular trunk
where does the right subclavian trunk drain?
right lymphatic duct
where does the right bronchomediastinal trunk drain?
right lymphatic duct
where does the right jugular trunk drain?
right lymphatic duct
what does the cisterna chyli collect from?
1) lower limb
2) pelvic region
3) abdomen
draw lymph pathway from lower limbs
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draw lymph pathway from posterior abdomen
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draw lymph pathway from GI tract
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draw lymph pathway from L head and neck
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draw lymph pathway from L upper limb
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draw lymph pathway from R head and neck
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