| Front | Cisterna chyli |
|---|---|
| Back | Structure: variably dilated confluence of lumbar and intestinal trunks near the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm Function: collects lymph from lower half of body, including chyle from lacteals (from GI absorption of lipids) |
Tags: lymphatics
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