GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which lymphatic duct receives lymph from the right side of head, neck, right arm & right chest?
A
thoracic duct
B
right thoracic duct
C
right lymphatic duct
D
right thoracic vessel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The right upper extremity, head, and hemithorax (drainage pattern shaded yellow) drain to the right lymphatic duct, near the junction between the right internal jugular and subclavian veins.

Detailed explanation-2: -The right lymphatic duct drains lymph from the right upper limb, right side of thorax and right halves of head and neck. The thoracic duct drains lymph into the circulatory system at the left brachiocephalic vein between the left subclavian and left internal jugular veins.

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