Right lymphatic duct
The right lymphatic duct is an important lymphatic vessel that drains the right upper quadrant of the human body. It forms various combinations with the right subclavian vein and right internal jugular vein.
| Right lymphatic duct | |
|---|---|
The thoracic and right lymphatic ducts. (Right lymphatic duct is labeled at upper left.) | |
Terminal collecting trunks of right side. a. Jugular trunk. b. Subclavian trunk. c. Bronchomediastinal trunk. d. Right lymphatic trunk. e. Gland of internal mammary chain. f. Gland of deep cervical chain. | |
| Details | |
| System | Lymphatic system |
| Source | right jugular trunk |
| Drains to | internal jugular vein |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ductus lymphaticus dexter |
| TA98 | A12.4.01.006 |
| TA2 | 5132 |
| FMA | 5832 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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