Lumbar Trunk

Lumbar Trunk

Anatomy

One of the 5 lymphatic trunks (4 paired, 1 unpaired). Drains lymph from leg, lower abdominal wall, kidney and adrenal, pelvic wall and organs. Empties into Thoracic Duct.

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Lymph(atic) trunks are formed by the union of 2 or more efferent ducts and empty into either the Thoracic (Left Lymphatic) or Right Lymphatic Duct. The 5 trunks; Lumbar, Jugular, Subclavian, Bronchomediastinal, Intestinal (the only unpaired trunk).

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