Efferent vessels lead to the intestinal lymph trunk, cisterna chyli, left lymphatic duct (thoracic duct)[12,23]and, possibly, to the left supraclavicular (Virchow’s) node[24]. Groin Inguinal Nodes Location: Superficial nodes: Horizontal group: along the inguinal ligament, between the lower abdom...
The thoracic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel, which lies in the thoracic cavity behind the aorta. It starts at the 1st to 3rd lumbar vertebra as a continuation of the cisterna chyli, travels up in front of the spine and then–from the 5th thoracic vertebra on–along theleft border of...