what areas of the body are drained by the right lymphatic duct left lymphatic duct and thoracic duct
Main Image: The Thoracic duct is the major lymphatic vessel, which starts near the lower part of the spine. It collects lymph from the lower portion of the body. It runs through the body and empties into the blood through the large vein near the left side of the neck.The right lymphatic duct collects lymph from the right side of the neck, chest and arm, and empties into a large vein on the right side of the neck.t collects lymph from the lower portion of the body. It runs through the body and empties into the blood through the large vein near the left side of the neck. The right lymphatic duct collects lymph from the right side of the neck, chest and arm, and empties into a large vein on the right side of the neck.