Lymphatic system

Question 1

all of it

Answer 1

Question 2

2 lymphatic ducts of the body:
- Right lymphatic ducts
- Thoracic duct

Answer 2

collects lymph from the right upper limb and the right side of the head and chest. (right sides of head and neck, right side of the thorax, right upper extremity)

a larger vessel and collects lymph from the rest of the body. - largest lymphaic vessel oin the human body.

Question 3

lymphatic ducts - just image

Answer 3

Question 4

Function of thoracic duct

Answer 4

transport lympg back into the circulatory system.

interstitial fluid is collected by lymph capillaries -> lymh moves through lymphatic vessels to lymph nodes -> lymphatic vessels merge to create the lymphatic ducts -> lymphatic ducts drain into the venous system

Question 5

where does the right lymphatic duct drain into?

Answer 5

into the right venous angle

at the right venous angle, 2 veins join to form the right brachiocephalic vein, which ultimately carried deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

these 2 veins are:
- right internal jugular vein (IJV), drains blood from the brain, neck and face.
- right subclavian vein: drains blood from the arm, shoulder, part of the chest

Question 6

where does the thoracic duct drain into?

Answer 6

into the left venous angle

Question 7

venous angle

Answer 7

The angle of union of internal jugular and subclavian vein