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Latest revision as of 00:12, 17 March 2025
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| Latin | Truncus jugularis |
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| System | Lymphatic system |
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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]
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]
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]
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]
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