Thoracic Duct

The largest lymphatic vessel that passes through the chest and drains into the SUBCLAVIAN VEIN.

Year introduced: CISTERNA CHYLI was see under THORACIC DUCT 1963-1978

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Tree Number(s): A15.382.520.301.750

MeSH Unique ID: D013897

Entry Terms:

• Ducts, Thoracic
• Duct, Thoracic
• Thoracic Ducts
• Cisterna Chyli
• Chyli, Cisterna
• Chylus, Cisterna
• Cisterna Chylus

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Anatomy Category
Hemic and Immune Systems
Immune System
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic Vessels
Thoracic Duct