Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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Chapter 22 - The Lymphatic System and Immunity - Figure 22.2 - Page 802: 2

Answer

The left and right lymphatic trunks as well as the intestinal trunk empty into the cisterna chyli which drains into the thoracic duct.

Work Step by Step

The e thoracic duct drains lymph from the left side of head, neck, chest, and from the left upper limb, as well as from the body entire body inferior to the ribs. It drains into the venous blood at the junction of the left internal jugular and left subclavian veins.
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