Thoracic Duct: Structure, Function & Diseases
As part of the lymphatic system, the thoracic duct is responsible for transporting nutrients and waste. It collects lymph from the two lower quadrants as well as the left upper quadrant of the body and returns it to the venous system. The thoracic duct directs lymph through lymph nodes, which are an important part of … Thoracic Duct: Structure, Function & Diseases