Thoracic duct
System
Immune/Lymphatic
SNOMED CT
362600004
Thoracic duct
Definition
A major lymphatic vessel that drains lymph from the lower body, left appendage, and left thorax into the junction of the left jugular and subclavian veins.
Also known as trunk of thoracic duct tree — per UBERON
The Thoracic duct is a part of the Immune/Lymphatic.