The cysterna chyli is the name of the expanded sac in the abdomen where the thoracic duct originates.
Thoracic duct.
No. The thoracic duct arises from the cysterna chyli and travels up the spine to the left shoulder. The right thoracic duct is connected directly to the subclavian vein.
cisterna chyli
The right upper part of the body drains lymphatic fluid into the right lymphatic duct and into the right subclavian vein. The left side of the body, including the legs, drains into the thoracic duct and then into the left subclavian vein.
In the left subclavian vein.
Thoracic Duct
abdominal aorta
Cisterna chyli is the pouchlike structure in the thoracic duct.
Thoracic duct is a part of Lymphatic System.
The thoracic duct collects most of the lymph from the body.
The main function of the thoracic duct is to allow lymph transport that is caused by breathing. It also prevents blood from flowing into the ducts.
it is made of
The thoracic duct of a fetal pig is used to transport food into the stomach. This is present before the development of the esophagus.
Thoracic duct
it is made of
Thoracic duct.
The thoracic duct serves as a duct which lymph drains into which then drains into the venous system before returning to the heart to be cleansed and recirculated.