Statements (23)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
lymphatic vessel
|
| gptkbp:crosses |
midline at T5 vertebra
|
| gptkbp:drainedBy |
gptkb:left_internal_jugular_vein
gptkb:left_subclavian_vein |
| gptkbp:firstDescribed |
17th century
Jean Pecquet |
| gptkbp:function |
drains lymph from most of the body
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
thoracic duct
|
| gptkbp:length |
38-45 cm
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:mediastinum
thorax |
| gptkbp:originatedIn |
cisterna chyli
|
| gptkbp:receivesLymphFrom |
abdomen
lower limbs left side of head and neck left upper limb left side of thorax |
| gptkbp:significance |
can be injured in thoracic surgery
chylothorax if ruptured |
| gptkbp:structure |
has valves to prevent backflow
|
| gptkbp:supplies |
lymph to venous system
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:chylomicrons
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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