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chyle cistern |
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chyle cistern, a dilatation at the beginning of the thoracic duct, situated ventrally to the body of the second lumbar vertebra, on the right side of and dorsally to the aorta. It receives the two lumbar lymphatic trunks and the intestinal lymphatic trunk. Also called Pecquet's cistern. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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