jugular lymphatic trunk (jugular duct)

Introduction

Lymphatic vessel on each side conveying the lymph from the head & neck.

• right side empties into the right lymphatic duct
• left side into the thoracic duct

However, in most cases the trunks open independently into the junction of the internal jugular & subclavian veins to form the brachiocephalic veins. In some cases they open into both of these veins.

More general terms

• thorax

Additional terms

• bronchomediastinal lymphatic trunk
• subclavian lymphatic trunk (subclavian duct)