GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The thoracic duct develops from lymphatic trunks on either side of the aorta that anastomoses to form a channel from the jugular lymph sacs to the cisterna chyli .

Detailed explanation-2: -In human anatomy, the thoracic duct (also known as the left lymphatic duct, alimentary duct, chyliferous duct, and Van Hoorne’s canal) is the larger of the two lymph ducts of the lymphatic system (the other being the right lymphatic duct).

Detailed explanation-3: -The thoracic duct is the largest and most important lymphatic channel of the body (see Figs. 6-11 and 6-13). The thoracic duct drains the lower extremities, pelvis, abdomen, left side of the thorax, left upper extremity, and left side of the head and neck.