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13 Cards in this Set
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what is the lymphatic system divided into |
superficial lymphatics and deep lymphatics |
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where are the superficial lymphatics located |
skin, mucous membranes, serous membranes lining body cavities |
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what are the deep lymphatics |
larger vessels that accompany deep arteries and veins |
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what is the internal make up of deep lymphatics |
they have smooth muscle in their walls; capable of peristalsis |
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what do the superficial and deep lymphatics join to form |
lymphatics trunks |
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what do trunks do |
empty into the two major collecting vessels; thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct |
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what does the base of the thoracic duct expand into |
cisterna chyli |
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from where does the cisterna chyli recieve lymph from
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right and left lumbar trunk intestinal trunk (lipids) |
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from where does the throacic duct collect lymph |
3/4 of the body left bronchiomediastinal trunk left subclavian trunk (L arm) left jugular trunk |
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where does the thoracic duct empty |
the left subclavian vein |
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where does the right lymphatic duct collect lymph from |
1/4 of the body right jugular trunk right subclavian trunk right bronchiomediastinal trunk |
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where does the right lymphatic duct empty into |
the right subclavian vein |
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what is lymphedema |
blockage of lymph drainage form a limb causes SEVERE swelling interferes with immune system function (fluid with pathogens is just sitting there) |
