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thoracic duct

ductus thoracicus

A major lymphatic vessel that drains lymph from the lower body, left appendage, and left thorax into the junction of the left jugular and subclavian veins.

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Type Vessel
Structure parente lymphatic vessel
Nom latin ductus thoracicus
FMA ID 5031

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the thoracic duct?

A major lymphatic vessel that drains lymph from the lower body, left appendage, and left thorax into the junction of the left jugular and subclavian veins.

What is the Latin name for the thoracic duct?

The Latin name for the thoracic duct is ductus thoracicus.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:5031 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001631 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.