Thoracic duct Flashcards
1
Q
What is the course of the thoracic duct?
A
originates at T12
travels near the midline against the vert in the posterior mediastinum
moves to the left side when it gets to the superior mediastinum to the neck
2
Q
Where does the thoracic trunk receive lymph from inferiorly?
A
left & right lumbar trunk
3
Q
Where does the thoracic trunk receive lymph from superiorly?
A
left jugular trunk
left subclavian trunk
left bronchomediastinal trunk
4
Q
Where does the all lymph drain to?
A
right or left venous angle
cysterna chyli may or may not be present
5
Q
Where does lymph drain on the right side?
A
directly into venous angle
from right jugular trunk
right subclavian trunk
right bronchomeediastinal trunk
