Lymphatic trunks and collecting ducts Flashcards
1
Q
What do lymphatic trunks do?
A
Drain lymph from the lymphatic vessels
2
Q
What is the function of collecting ducts
A
Trunks empty into 1 or 2 collecting ducts
3
Q
What are the names of the collecting ducts
A
Thoracic
Right lymphatic duct
4
Q
What does the Right lymphatic duct do?
A
Drains right side of heart and neck
Right arm, right thorax-empties into right subclavian vein
5
Q
What does the thoracic duct do?
A
Drain rest of body
Empties into left subclavian vein
