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?

Through the tortic opening of the phrenic diaphragm Signup and view all the answers

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

From the thorax to the cervical region Signup and view all the answers

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

Right side of the body Signup and view all the answers

Which structures drain lymph into the brachiocephalic lymph nodes?

Pericardium and heart Signup and view all the answers

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

Pulmonary, tracheobronchial and panitracheal lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

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

Posterior mediastinal lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

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

Towards the right side of the body Signup and view all the answers

Anatomy Chapter 12: Thoracic Duct

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What is the region where the thoracic duct begins?

What is the main function of the thoracic duct?

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

Where does the thoracic duct penetrate the thoracic cavity?

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

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

Which structures drain lymph into the brachiocephalic lymph nodes?

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

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

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

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