MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

LYMPH NODES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which lymphatic structure drains lymph from the right side of the head and right upper limbs?
A
Coronary veins
B
Lumbar Trunk
C
Thoracic Duct
D
Right lymphatic duct
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The right lymphatic duct drains most of the right upper quadrant of the body, including the right upper trunk, right upper extremity, and right head and neck. The right lymphatic trunk is a visible channel in the right cervical region just anterior to the anterior scalene muscle.

Detailed explanation-2: -The right lymphatic duct, near the base of your neck, collects lymph from the right side of your arm, chest and neck. The thoracic duct starts near the bottom of your spine. It collects lymph from your abdomen, lower chest and pelvis. The lymphatic ducts empty the lymph into your subclavian veins.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The lateral group of axillary lymph nodes, also known as the brachial axillary lymph nodes drain regions of the upper limb. The anterior axillary lymph nodes are often referred to as the pectoral lymph nodes due to their anterior location.

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