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Most of the lymph of the body drains into this large duct?
The thoracic duct is the main vessel that drains lymph from most of the body. It collects lymph from the left side of the head, neck, and thorax, as well as the entire lower body.
What is the medical term meaning Area in a vessel wall where large quantities of lipid accumulate?
The medical term for an area in a vessel wall where large quantities of lipid accumulate is "atheroma". This accumulation of lipids can lead to the formation of plaques in the arteries, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis.
What does the thoracic duct do?
Like the arteries and veins which carry blood, the thoracic duct is a vessel belonging to the lymphatic system which transports the lymph from the body and drains in the veins of the neck on the left side
What is the large artery classified as the thoracic and abdominal artery?
Aorta
How many cavities does the thoracic cavity have?
The thoracic cavity is just one large cavity. It is smaller than the abdominopelvic (otherwise called just the abdominal) cavity. The thoracic cavity is called your chest.
Lymph ducts empty into the circulatory system by draining into the?
Lymphatic vessels drain into the right lymphatic duct. It also drains into the thoracic duct. Lymph moves in response to skeletal muscle contractions.
What should the operator of a powerboat do when approaching a very large vessel?
Stay far enough away that the large vessel's helmsman can see you.
What is the large anterior cavity of the body?
That is the thoracic cavity, in which resides the lungs and heart.
How are thoracic 11 and 12 different from the other vertebrae?
Unlike all other thoracic vertebrae, 11th and 12th thoracic vertebrae lack articulation surfaces (for tubercle of ribs) on their transverse processes. The articulation facets (for head of rib) on the body of 11th and 12th thoracic vertebrae are large.
What is faster blood flow in the center of a large vessel or blood flow along the walls of a blood vessel?
Blood flow in the center of a large vessel is faster because the walls of the blood vessel may have a buildup of cholesterol on them.
Large lymph vessels in the chest that drains lymph from the lower part and left side of the body above the diaphragm?
right lymphatic duct
What is the large vessel in the neck?
Carotid artery
