Right lymphatic duct

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Structure

The right lymphatic duct courses along the medial border of the anterior scalene at the root of the neck. The right lymphatic duct forms various combinations with the right subclavian vein and right internal jugular vein.[2][3] It is approximately 1.25 cm long.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Variations

A right lymphatic duct that enters directly into the junction of the internal jugular and subclavian veins is uncommon.[4]

Function

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Diagram showing parts of the body that drain into the right lymphatic duct.

The right duct drains lymph fluid from:

All other sections of the human body are drained by the thoracic duct.[2][6]

Clinical significance

Along with the thoracic duct, the right lymphatic duct is one of the lymphatic structures most likely to be ruptured in the thorax.[7] This can cause chylothorax.[7]

History

The discovery of this structure has been credited to Niels Stensen.[8]

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References

Public domain This article incorporates text in the public domain from Template:Wikidatathe 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

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