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Largest lymphatic vessel in humans
thoracic duct (also known as the left lymphatic duct, alimentary duct, chyliferous duct, and Van Hoorne's duct) is the larger of the two lymph ducts of
Thoracic_duct
Vessel of the immune system
lymph ducts in the human body—the right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct. The right lymphatic duct drains lymph from the right upper limb, right side
Lymph_duct
Organ system in vertebrates complementary to the circulatory system
lymph ducts. The right lymphatic duct drains the right side of the region, and the much larger left lymphatic duct, known as the thoracic duct, drains
Lymphatic_system
Lymphatic vessel
sections of the human body are drained by the thoracic duct. Along with the thoracic duct, the right lymphatic duct is one of the lymphatic structures most
Right_lymphatic_duct
Central part of the thoracic cavity
esophagus, the trachea, the vagus, phrenic and cardiac nerves, the thoracic duct, the thymus and the lymph nodes of the central chest. The mediastinum
Mediastinum
Accumulation of chyle in the pleural space around the lungs
small bowel via the thoracic duct, which ascends behind the esophagus to drain into the left brachiocephalic vein. If normal thoracic duct drainage is disrupted
Chylothorax
Component of the lymphoid system
(chy·li pronounced: ˈkī-ˌlī) is a dilated sac at the lower end of the thoracic duct in most mammals into which lymph from the intestinal trunk and two lumbar
Cisterna_chyli
Opening at the top of the thoracic cavity (area enclosed by the ribcage)
responsible for thoracic outlet syndrome. Structures that pass through the thoracic inlet include: trachea oesophagus thoracic duct apices of the lungs
Superior_thoracic_aperture
Body cavity surrounded by the rib cage
nerves, and the paired sympathetic chains, lymphatics including the thoracic duct. It contains three potential spaces lined with mesothelium: the paired
Thoracic_cavity
Part of the aorta located in the thorax
Behind the descending thoracic aorta is the vertebral column and the hemiazygos vein. To the right is the azygos veins and thoracic duct, and to the left is
Thoracic_aorta
Tubular vessels that are involved in the transport of lymph and lymphocytes
in the right lymphatic duct (for lymph from the right upper body) and the thoracic duct (for the rest of the body); both ducts drain into the circulatory
Lymphatic_vessel
Junction between veins
ipsilateral brachiocephalic vein. The thoracic duct drains at the left venous angle, and the right lymphatic duct drains at the right venous angle. At
Venous_angle
Organs in the neck
body (from the thoracic duct) and enters the venous circulation via the left subclavian vein. The metastasis may block the thoracic duct leading to regurgitation
Supraclavicular_lymph_nodes
Eat Toast And Vitamins Now Little Oliver" Thymus Trachea Esophagus Thoracic duct Aortic arch Veins (Superior vena cava, brachiocephalic vein, left superior
List_of_anatomy_mnemonics
Medical condition
date, embolization of the thoracic duct has been highly successful in controlling cast formation. Cannulation of the thoracic duct followed by embolization
Plastic_bronchitis
French scientist
of air, wrote on psychology, and is also known for investigating the thoracic duct. Furthermore, he studied the nature of vision. Jean Pecquet studied
Jean_Pecquet
Blood vessel that drains the arm
lipids, by allowing products that have been carried by lymph in the thoracic duct to enter the bloodstream. The diameter of the subclavian veins is approximately
Subclavian_vein
Lymph node
bronchomediastinal trunk may connect the right lymphatic duct, and the left trunk to the thoracic duct, although more frequently, they open independently into
Bronchomediastinal lymph trunk
Bronchomediastinal_lymph_trunk
Fluid that circulates throughout the lymphatic system
spaces and contribute to formation of edema. The flow of lymph in the thoracic duct in an average resting person usually approximates 100ml per hour. Accompanied
Lymph
Organs of the immune system
the commencement of the thoracic duct. The efferents of the glands in the upper spaces of the left side end in the thoracic duct; those of the corresponding
Intercostal_lymph_nodes
Major arteries of the upper thorax, below the clavicle
sternocleidomastoid muscle. Behind, it is in relation with the esophagus, thoracic duct, left recurrent laryngeal nerve, inferior cervical ganglion of the sympathetic
Subclavian_artery
vessels. It in turn drains into one of the two lymph ducts (right lymph duct and the thoracic duct). When an efferent lymph vessel leaves a lymph node
Lymph_trunk
Injury caused by a bullet
neurovascular bundles, lungs, bronchi, heart, aorta, major vessels, esophagus, thoracic duct, and diaphragm. Gunshots to the chest can thus cause severe bleeding
Gunshot_wound
Anatomical detail
the diaphragm giving passage to the descending aorta as well as the thoracic duct, and variably the azygos and hemiazygos veins. It is the lowest and
Aortic_hiatus
Vessel of the immune system
empties lymph into the cisterna chyli, which in turn drains into the thoracic duct. Description at uams.edu Archived 2006-12-07 at the Wayback Machine
Intestinal_lymph_trunk
the main lymphatic drainage from the abdominal organs goes via the thoracic duct (ductus thoracicus), which drains majority of the lymph from the abdomen
List of lymph nodes of the human body
List_of_lymph_nodes_of_the_human_body
Milky bodily fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats
accomplished by thoracic duct embolization (a needle-based procedure to occlude the duct by depositing glue/embolic material into it) or by thoracic duct ligation
Chyle
Sheet of internal skeletal muscle
The thoracic diaphragm, or simply the diaphragm (/ˈdaɪəfræm/; Ancient Greek: διάφραγμα, romanized: diáphragma, lit. 'partition'), is a sheet of internal
Thoracic_diaphragm
Organs of the immune system
side may join the right subclavian trunk, and that of the left the thoracic duct. The parasternal lymph nodes drain into the bronchomediastinal trunks
Parasternal_lymph_nodes
Largest artery in the abdomen
side it is in relation above with the azygos vein, cisterna chyli, thoracic duct, and the right crus of the diaphragm—the last separating it from the
Abdominal_aorta
Anatomical plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts
sternal angle; Aortic arch (beginning and end); Upper margin of SVC; Thoracic duct crossing; Tracheal bifurcation; Pulmonary trunk bifurcation; The xiphosternal
Transverse_plane
Progressive cystic lung disease
threaded from groin lymph nodes into the thoracic duct. Thoracic duct ligation can be considered, but since thoracic effusions sometimes originate from ascites
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Spreading of a disease inside a body
outcome. The lymphatic system does eventually drain from the thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct into the systemic venous system at the venous angle and
Metastasis
One of the two arteries that supply the head and neck with blood
lies on the trachea, esophagus, left recurrent laryngeal nerve, and thoracic duct. To its right side, below is the brachiocephalic trunk, and above, the
Common_carotid_artery
Part of the aorta
T4 vertebral body, other structures such as trachea, oesophagus, and thoracic duct (from front to back) also lies to the left of the aorta. Inferiorly
Aortic_arch
Airway in the respiratory tract
lung opposite the sixth thoracic vertebra. It passes beneath the aortic arch, crosses in front of the esophagus, the thoracic duct, and the descending aorta
Bronchus
Overview of and topical guide to human anatomy
colic vein Sigmoid veins Superior rectal vein Lymphatic trunks and ducts Thoracic duct Cisterna chyli Lymphatic system Primary lymphoid organs Bone marrow
Outline_of_human_anatomy
Vessel of the immune system
subclavian veins, called the venous angle. On the left side it joins the thoracic duct. This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 698 of the
Jugular_lymph_trunk
Removal of fluids/air from the pleural cavity of the lungs
but can be serous. The main cause for chylothorax is rupture of the thoracic duct, most frequently as a result of trauma or malignancy (such as lymphoma)
Thoracentesis
Vertebrate organ through which food passes to the stomach
and left atrium. At this point, it passes through the diaphragm. The thoracic duct, which drains the majority of the body's lymph, passes behind the esophagus
Esophagus
Danish physician, mathematician and theologian (1616–1680)
lymphatic system in animals in 1651, and Pecquet's discovery of the thoracic duct and its entry into the veins made him the first person to describe the
Thomas_Bartholin
Vessel of the immune system
into the jugular lymphatic trunk; on the left side it may end in the thoracic duct. This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 700 of the
Subclavian_lymph_trunk
Aspect of human anatomy
inferior portion of the mediastinum[citation needed] Passage of the thoracic duct from right to left behind esophagus[citation needed] Tracheal bifurcation
Sternal_angle
Lymph nodes in the human armpit
left side, this trunk drains into the thoracic duct; on the right side, it drains into the right lymphatic duct. Alternatively, the lymph trunks may drain
Axillary_lymph_nodes
Lymphatic capillary
merge to form larger lymphatic vessels that transport the chyle to the thoracic duct where it is emptied into the bloodstream at the subclavian vein. At
Lacteal
Carboxylic acid
lymphatic system and the thoracic duct up to a location near the heart (where the arteries and veins are larger). The thoracic duct empties the chylomicrons
Fatty_acid
Swelling due to a compromised lymphatic system
for dangerous microbes. The lymph ends its journey in the thoracic duct or right lymphatic duct, which drain into the blood circulation. Several research
Lymphedema
Medical condition
negative pressure gradient to the subclavian vein via the thoracic duct or right lymphatic duct. However, any pathological mechanism that leads to increased
Protein_losing_enteropathy
Heart defect of an abnormally narrow aorta
recurrent nerve palsy and chylothorax, as the recurrent laryngeal nerve and thoracic duct are in the vicinity. Chylothorax is a troublesome complication and is
Coarctation_of_the_aorta
Species of flowering plant
This is believed to stimulate better visceral lymph drainage into the thoracic duct and improve dietary fat absorption into the lymph system. Bathing in
Fouquieria_splendens
Vessel of the immune system
empty into the cisterna chyli, a dilatation at the beginning of the thoracic duct. This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 691 of the
Lumbar_lymph_trunk
Arteries supplying the space between the ribs
they pass across the bodies of the vertebrae behind the esophagus, thoracic duct, and azygos vein, and are covered by the right lung and pleura. The
Intercostal_arteries
Medical condition
near the 12th thoracic vertebra. This fibrous arch forms the anterior aspect of the aortic hiatus, through which the aorta, thoracic duct, and azygos vein
Median arcuate ligament syndrome
Median_arcuate_ligament_syndrome
Anatomical plane
of the transverse mesocolon. cisterna chyli (which drains into the thoracic duct). The transpyloric plane relates to the three-dimensional mapping of
Transpyloric_plane
Rare form of endometriosis
needed] Lymphatic spread: endometrial fragments travel through the thoracic duct and hilar lymph nodes, reaching the chest cavity and causing pulmonary
Thoracic_endometriosis
Upper region of primate torso
network of ducts that converge on the nipple, and these tissues give the breast its distinct size and globular shape. At the ends of the ducts are lobules
Breast
Major arteries of the neck
inferior thyroid artery; the left vertebral is also crossed by the thoracic duct. Behind it are the transverse process of the seventh cervical vertebra
Vertebral_artery
Human lymph nodes
others pierce the crura of the diaphragm to join the lower end of the thoracic duct. The lateral aortic lymph nodes, typically 15 to 20 on each side, are
Periaortic_lymph_nodes
Medical condition
vein obstruction, inferior vena cava obstruction, hypoproteinaemia, thoracic duct obstruction, tuberculosis, amyloidosis, pancreatitis, ovarian hyperstimulation
Meigs's_syndrome
Part of the development of the lymphatic system, known as lymphangiogenesis
eventually become one thoracic duct that is derived from the caudal portion of the right duct, the cranial portion of the left duct, and median anastomosis
Lymph_sacs
Organs of the immune system
into the jugular lymphatic trunk; on the left side it may end in the thoracic duct. A few efferents from the subclavicular glands usually pass to the inferior
Apical_lymph_nodes
Connective tissue covering the apex of each lung
rigidity to the thoracic inlet. Herniation of the cervical fascia may result due to injury to suprapleural membrane. "The thoracic duct traverses Sibson's
Suprapleural_membrane
Deprecated medical imaging technique to visualise the lymphatic system
including lymph nodes, lymph ducts, lymphatic tissues, lymph capillaries and lymph vessels. It can be used during thoracic duct embolisation. Lymphography
Lymphogram
Dog breed
most likely to develop chylothorax, a rare condition which causes the thoracic ducts to leak, allowing large quantities of chyle fluid to enter the dog's
Afghan_Hound
Organs of the immune system
They drain into the deep cervical lymph nodes on the right and the thoracic duct on the left. Rhys, Rhian (2011-01-01), "CHAPTER 46 - Cervical lymph
Pretracheal_lymph_nodes
Syndrome characterized by bone loss
follows:[citation needed] Cardiothoracic (heart and lung): Pleurodesis Ligation of thoracic duct Pleurperitoneal shunt Radiation therapy Pleurectomy Surgical resection
Gorham's_disease
thigh bone Third trochanter third ventricle thoracic aorta thoracic cavity thoracic duct thoracic spine thoracic vertebrae thorax thrombus thymus thyroarytenoid
Index_of_anatomy_articles
Aspect of immunity
C (November 1897). "The Bactericidal Action of Lymph Taken From the Thoracic Duct of the Dog". The Journal of Experimental Medicine. 2 (6): 701–709. doi:10
Humoral_immunity
Ligament under the diaphragm
aortic hiatus, through which pass the aorta, the azygos vein, and the thoracic duct. In between 10% and 24% of people, the median arcuate ligament occurs
Median_arcuate_ligament
Body fluid in the circulatory system
collected by a system of small lymphatic vessels and directed to the thoracic duct, which drains into the left subclavian vein, where lymph rejoins the
Blood
Mechanisms that form the reproductive system
the mesonephric ducts (also known as Wolffian ducts) and the paramesonephric ducts, (also known as Müllerian ducts). The mesonephric duct gives rise to
Development of the reproductive system
Development_of_the_reproductive_system
Biochemical assembly for transporting hydrophobic lipid molecules
nascent chylomicrons bypass the liver circulation and are drained via the thoracic duct into the bloodstream. In the blood stream, nascent chylomicron particles
Lipoprotein
Lymphatic tissue in the lower small intestine
amplified. Activated lymphocytes pass into the blood stream via the thoracic duct and travel to the gut where they carry out their final effector functions
Peyer's_patch
Medical condition
disseminated encephalomyelitis) Adrenal insufficiency Aneurysm Anomalous thoracic duct Aortic dissection Aortic-enteral fistula Aseptic meningitis (Mollaret's
Fever_of_unknown_origin
Immunosuppressive treatment
in Bern, the latter of which was made by injecting horses with human thoracic duct lymphocytes and was called "Lymphoser Berna". Hakim, Nadey; Danovitch
Anti-lymphocyte_globulin
Group of lymph nodes in the neck
nodes, and on to the jugular trunk, followed by the thoracic duct on the left or the right lymphatic duct. http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic306
Superficial lateral cervical lymph nodes
Superficial_lateral_cervical_lymph_nodes
Body part that connects the head and torso
inferior thyroid artery; the left vertebral is also crossed by the thoracic duct. Behind it are the transverse process of the seventh cervical vertebra
Neck
Structure of the immune system
responsible for producing nearly half of the lymph that enters the thoracic duct, and the space of Möll plays an integral role in this function by linking
Space_of_Möll
Human blood vessel by the spine
subcostal veins at the level of the 12th thoracic vertebra, ascending to the right of the descending aorta and thoracic duct, passing behind the right crus of
Azygos_vein
Subprefecture and commune in Normandy, France
(1622–1674), physiologist, wrote on psychology and investigated the thoracic duct Charles le Moyne de Longueuil et de Châteauguay, (1626–1685), colonist
Dieppe
December 12 – Olof Rudbeck, Swedish physiologist who discovered that the thoracic duct is connected to the intestinal lymphatics (born 1630) "Historic Comet
1702_in_science
System of procedure codes within ICD-9 Clinical Modification
bilateral (40.5) Radical excision of other lymph nodes (40.6) Operations on thoracic duct (40.9) Other operations on lymphatic structures (41) Operations on bone
ICD-9-CM_Volume_3
Structure of the human head and neck
lymph vessels or capillaries, equally into the right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct. Lymph nodes line the cervical spine and neck regions as well
Head_and_neck_anatomy
Set of biological processes
the lymph system of the intestines). These lacteals drain into the thoracic duct which empties into the venous blood at the junction of the left jugular
Fatty_acid_metabolism
Topics referred to by the same term
Cisterna chyli (ampulla chyli), dilated sac at the lower end of the thoracic duct Duodenal ampulla or duodenal cap (ampulla duodeni), the very first part
Ampulla_(disambiguation)
Biological predecessor of the mesonephric duct
The pronephric duct is the predecessor of the mesonephric duct (Wolffian duct). The development of the pronephric duct is a part of the development of
Pronephric_duct
Mechanisms that form the urinary system
the gonad is developed in their place, with which the Wolffian duct remains as the duct in males, and the Müllerian as that of the female. Some of the
Development of the urinary system
Development_of_the_urinary_system
Blood vessel
the level of the ninth thoracic vertebra, it passes rightward across the column, behind the aorta, esophagus, and thoracic duct, to end in the azygos vein
Hemiazygos_vein
Medical intervention
palpitations, anhydrosis, intestinal disturbances, loss of ejaculation, thoracic duct injuries and atelectasis. Modern antihypertensive pharmacological interventions
Renal_sympathetic_denervation
American scientist (1879–1970)
"The effect of pilocarpine on the output of lymphocytes through the thoracic duct". Journal of Experimental Medicine. 10 (3): 329–342. doi:10.1084/jem
Francis_Peyton_Rous
Type of endocrine gland cancer
used to refer only to that type. These adenocarcinomas start within the ductal part of the pancreas that makes digestive enzymes. Several other types of
Pancreatic_cancer
Mechanisms that form the digestive system in the human embryo
folding is a result of the elongation of the duct. The diaphragm divides the body cavity into the thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity. It develops
Development of the human digestive system
Development_of_the_human_digestive_system
Exocrine gland in humans and other mammals
keeps the polarity of this primary duct tree. These components of the extracellular matrix are strong determinants of duct morphogenesis. Estrogen and growth
Mammary_gland
Part of the breast
internal thoracic (mammary) arteries; lateral thoracic artery; and thoracodorsal arteries. The venous vessels parallel the arteries. The lymphatic ducts that
Nipple
blood after their re-entry from lymphoid tissue, via lymphatic and thoracic ducts. This happens so that the full repertoire of antigenic specificities
Lymphocyte_homing_receptor
Vertebrate organ involved in metabolism
form the common hepatic duct. The cystic duct from the gallbladder joins with the common hepatic duct to form the common bile duct. The biliary system and
Liver
British medical doctor and mesmerist (1791–1868)
been received in this way, he cited those of the lacteal vessels, the thoracic duct, the sexual system of plants, the circulation of the blood, the sounds
John_Elliotson
Italian physician
their true ending; it was not until Jean Pecquet's discovery of the thoracic duct and its continuity with the lacteal vessels that the process of absorption
Gaspare_Aselli
Part of the body between the chest and pelvis
cephalothorax. In humans, the abdomen stretches from the thorax at the thoracic diaphragm to the pelvis at the pelvic brim. The pelvic brim stretches from
Abdomen
Largest artery in the human body
a part of the aorta is by anatomical compartment, where the thoracic aorta (or thoracic portion of the aorta) runs from the heart to the diaphragm. The
Aorta
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from Thracia.
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, English, French, Greek
France; Brave; Place Name; From Thracia
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Latin
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American, Australian, French, Latin, Portuguese
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English
from Thracia.
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Norse
Son of Thorkol.
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Spanish
Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Horatius, HORACIO means "has good eyesight."
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