Subclavian lymph trunk

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The efferent vessels of the subclavicular group unite to form the subclavian trunk, which opens either directly into the junction of the internal jugular and subclavian veins or into the jugular lymphatic trunk; on the left side it may end in the thoracic duct.

Subclavian lymph trunk
Terminal collecting trunks of right side. a. Jugular trunk. b. Subclavian trunk. c. Bronchomediastinal trunk. d. Right lymphatic trunk. e. Gland of internal mammary chain. f. Gland of deep cervical chain.
Details
SystemLymphatic system
SourceAxillary lymph nodes
Drains toThoracic duct, right lymphatic duct
Identifiers
Latintruncus subclavius
TA98A12.4.01.003
FMA12252
Anatomical terminology

References

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  This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 700 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

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