Anatomy of the Thoracic Duct

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What is the location of the beginning of the Thoracic Duct?

In the posterior mediastinum

At the root of the neck

At the lower border of the L2 (correct)

In the abdominal cavity

What is the direction of the Thoracic Duct as it traverses the thorax?

From the root of the neck to the abdomen

From the abdomen to the root of the neck (correct)

From the posterior mediastinum to the superior mediastinum

From the superior mediastinum to the posterior mediastinum

What group of lymph nodes drains the posterior thoracic wall?

Anterior intercostal nodes

Posterior intercostal nodes (correct)

Posterior mediastinal nodes

Anterior mediastinal nodes

Where does the Thoracic Duct enter the venous system?

At the angle between the left subclavian and left internal jugular veins Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the dilated sac at the beginning of the Thoracic Duct?

Cisterna chyli Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of the thoracic duct?

45 cm Signup and view all the answers

How long is the thoracic duct in comparison to other lymphatic vessels?

One of the longest Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the thoracic duct?

Long and narrow Signup and view all the answers

What is a relevant measurement of the thoracic duct?

Length Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of the thoracic duct's anatomy?

Its length and narrow structure Signup and view all the answers

Anatomy of the Thoracic Duct

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What is the location of the beginning of the Thoracic Duct?

What is the direction of the Thoracic Duct as it traverses the thorax?

What group of lymph nodes drains the posterior thoracic wall?

Where does the Thoracic Duct enter the venous system?

What is the name of the dilated sac at the beginning of the Thoracic Duct?

What is the length of the thoracic duct?

How long is the thoracic duct in comparison to other lymphatic vessels?

What is a characteristic of the thoracic duct?

What is a relevant measurement of the thoracic duct?

What is an important aspect of the thoracic duct's anatomy?

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