Jugular lymph trunk
| Jugular Lymph Trunk | |
|---|---|
 Diagram showing the formation of lymph trunks. (Jugular lymph trunk not labeled, but region is visible.) | |
 The thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct. (Jugular lymph trunk not labeled, but region is visible.) | |
| Details | |
| System | Lymphatic system |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | Truncus jugularis |
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| TH | {{#property:P1694}} |
| TE | {{#property:P1693}} |
| FMA | {{#property:P1402}} |
| Anatomical terminology [[[d:Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 865: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).|edit on Wikidata]]] | |
The Jugular Lymph Trunk is a part of the lymphatic system in the human body. It is responsible for draining lymph from the head and neck region.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The Jugular Lymph Trunk is formed by the union of the lymph nodes and vessels from the head and neck. It drains into the thoracic duct on the left side and the right lymphatic duct on the right side.
Function[edit | edit source]
The primary function of the Jugular Lymph Trunk is to drain lymph, a fluid that contains white blood cells that are essential for immune function, from the head and neck region.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Understanding the anatomy and function of the Jugular Lymph Trunk is important in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as lymphomas and metastases.
See also[edit | edit source]
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