Lymphatics Flashcards
1
Q
Spleen location
A
Upper left quadrant of abdomen
2
Q
Spleen lymph vessels
A
Efferent lymph vessels only
3
Q
Splenomegaly
A
Swollen spleen (Side effect of mono)
4
Q
Left side drainage
A
Left bronchial and left mediastinal notes drain into the thoracic duct which drains into the venous System at junction of left subclavian and left internal jugular veins
5
Q
Thoracic duct versus lymphatic duct
A
Upper right quadrant drains in through right lymphatic duct. Everything else= thoracic duct
