Definitions for "Thoracic Duct"
The main duct of the lymphatic system, ascending along the spinal cord and discharging into the venous system.
The largest lymph channel in the body, which begins in the abdomen at the junction of the intestinal, lumbar, and descending intercostal trunks, and ends at the junction of the left subclavian and internal jugular veins. image
major lymphatic vessel, which begins near the lower part of the spine and collects lymph from the lower limbs, pelvis, abdomen, and lower chest. Lymph flowing through the duct eventually empties into a large vein in the upper chest and returns to the bloodstream