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26 April, 01:34

Distinguish between the thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct

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  1. 26 April, 01:59
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    Difference between thoracic duct and the right lymphatic duct is

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    Thoracic duct

    1. it is the largest vascular structure that circulates the lymph back into the bloodstream from the lymphatic circulation.

    2. It drains lymph into circulatory system at the left side of brachiocephalic vein which is located between left side of subclavian and the left side of internal jugular veins.

    Right lymphatic duct

    1. It is smaller than the thoracic duct. It empties the lymph in the venous system at the junction of right sub clavian veins and the internal jugular. Where it joins the circulatory system again.

    2. It drains lymph from the upper right side of the human body: - head, chest, neck and the upper right limbs.
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