Anatomy of the Thorax: Lymphatics and Thoracic Duct

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Where does the thoracic duct begin in the body?

In the neck

At the level of the upper border of the abdomen (correct)

In the thorax

At the level of the lower border of the lungs

What is the thoracic duct?

A nerve

A type of lymph node

A type of vertebra

A pertiwalled vessel (correct)

Through which opening does the thoracic duct pass to enter the thorax?

Oesophageal opening

Aortic opening (correct)

Costal opening

Diaphragmatic opening

What is the destination of the thoracic duct in the neck?

It opens into the left brachiocephalic vein Signup and view all the answers

Which lymph nodes drain the diaphragm?

Esteromedusstral nodes Signup and view all the answers

What is the region through which the thoracic duct traverses in the thorax?

Posterior mediastinum Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the Bronchopulmonary nodes?

At the root of the lung Signup and view all the answers

Which nodes are located between the bronchi?

Tracheobronchial nodes Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of the efferent vessels from the tracheobronchial nodes?

Towards the inferior lymph trunk Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the lymph nodes in the lungs?

To filter lymph fluid Signup and view all the answers

Where do the efferent vessels from the right and inferior tracheobronchial nodes go?

To the inferior lymph trunk Signup and view all the answers

Where do the diaphragmatic lymph nodes reside?

On the upper surface of the diaphragm Signup and view all the answers

Which group of lymph nodes is located near the great cu?

Posterior group Signup and view all the answers

Where do the efferent vessels of the diaphragmatic lymph nodes drain into?

Carasternal, posterior, medial, and bachicomphalic lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

What drains into the tracheobronchial lymph nodes?

Lungs, bronchi and trachea Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of the lymph nodes opening into the thoracic duct?

Efferent drainage Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the lymph nodes that the right lymphatic duct drains into?

Right subclavian vein Signup and view all the answers

Where do the lymph nodes of the third marker trunk drain into?

Bronchomediastinal lymph trunk Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures does not drain into the pulmonary lymph nodes?

Pericardium Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the lymph node that drains the right upper limb?

Right axillary lymph node Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drains into the dignioonchilla gene mediastinal lymph nodes?

Pericardium and heart Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the lymph node that drains the esophagus and descending aorta?

Posterior mediastinal lymph node Signup and view all the answers