Anatomy Chapter 12: Thoracic Duct
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What is the region where the thoracic duct begins?

  • Abdominal cavity
  • Thoracic wall
  • Mediastinum (correct)
  • Cervical region

    • What is the main function of the thoracic duct?

  • To facilitate digestion
  • To transport oxygen to the heart
  • To regulate blood pressure
  • To drain lymph from the thoracic region (correct)

    • Which nodes drain the esophagus, posterior mediastinum, and diaphragm?

  • Posterior mediastinal nodes (correct)
  • Lateral thoracic nodes
  • Cervical nodes
  • Anterior mediastinal nodes

    • Where does the thoracic duct penetrate the thoracic cavity?

    <p>Through the tortic opening of the phrenic diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of lymph flow in the thoracic duct?

    <p>From the thorax to the cervical region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of lymph drainage in the thoracic region?

    <p>Right side of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structures drain lymph into the brachiocephalic lymph nodes?

    <p>Pericardium and heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the path of lymph drainage for the lungs, bronchi, and trachea?

    <p>Pulmonary, tracheobronchial and panitracheal lymph nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lymph nodes receive lymph drainage from the esophagus and descending aorta?

    <p>Posterior mediastinal lymph nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general direction of lymph drainage in the upper body?

    <p>Towards the right side of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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