Anatomy

Thoracic Duct

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

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

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

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Duct, Thoracic
  • Ducts, Thoracic
  • Thoracic Ducts
  • Cisterna Chyli
  • Chyli, Cisterna
  • Chylus, Cisterna
  • Cisterna Chylus

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

CISTERNA CHYLI was see under THORACIC DUCT 1963-78

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Number

  1. A15.382w.520w.301w.750w

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NLM Classification

WH 700

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Thoracic Duct. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013897. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013897
  2. Thoracic Duct. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thoracic_duct
  3. Thoracic Duct. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1263629