Anatomy
·Thorax & Spine
Thoracic Duct & Oesophagus
⭐ PREMIUM
The thoracic duct drains most of the body's lymph; the oesophagus has key constrictions and a porto-systemic anastomosis.
THORACIC DUCT
• Begins at the cisterna chyli (L1/L2) → ascends through the aortic hiatus → on the right of the vertebral column → crosses to the LEFT at ~T4/5 → drains at the junction of the left subclavian + internal jugular veins.
• Drains all the body EXCEPT the right upp…
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