Espiral AtlasThoracic duct
ductus thoracicus
In the posterior mediastinum, on the anterior surface of the bodies of the seven lower thoracic vertebrae, between the thoracic aorta (on the left), the azygos vein (on the right) and the esophagus (in front).
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- Receives
- Drainage
Other structures in this region
- Intercostal nodes
- Paratracheal (thoracic) lymph nodes
- Pulmonary and bronchopulmonary lymph nodes
- Anterior mediastinal (brachiocephalic) lymph nodes
- Superior phrenic lymph nodes (diaphragmatic, prepericardial and lateral pericardial)
- Right lymphatic duct and lymphatic trunks
- Tracheobronchial lymph nodes
- Posterior mediastinal lymph nodes