ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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lumbar duct
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cervical duct
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thoracic duct
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right lymphatic duct
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Detailed explanation-1: -Function. The thoracic duct collects most of the lymph in the body other than from the right thorax, arm, head, and neck. These are drained by the right lymphatic duct.
Detailed explanation-2: -The right lymph duct drains the right arm, shoulder area, and the right side of the head and neck. The left lymph duct, or thoracic duct, drains everything else, including the legs, GI tract and other abdominal organs, thoracic organs, and the left side of the head and neck and left arm and shoulder.
Detailed explanation-3: -The right lymphatic duct is an important lymphatic vessel that drains the right upper quadrant of the body. It forms various combinations with the right subclavian vein and right internal jugular vein.