MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

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 the right thorax, upper limb, head and neck. The thoracic duct drains all lymph from the lower half of the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-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 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.

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