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General Information
Latin Truncus jugularis
Greek
TA98
TA2
FMA
Details
System Lymphatic system
Artery
Vein
Nerve
Lymphatic drainage
Precursor
Function
Identifiers
Clinical significance
Notes


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

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

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

Understanding the anatomy and function of the Jugular Lymph Trunk is important in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as lymphomas and metastases.

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