LYMPHATIC
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
Question
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What are the two main drainage areas
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Spleen
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Left Thoracic Duct
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Thymus
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Right Lymphatic Duct
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The right lymphatic duct receives lymph from the right side of the head, neck and thorax and right upper limb. It drains into the systemic venous system at the junction of the right internal jugular and right subclavian vein or right brachiocephalic vein within the neck.
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.
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