Which of the Lymphatic Trunks Drain into the Cisterna Chyli

Question

Which of the lymphatic trunks drain into the cisterna chyli?
A) intestinal trunks
B) lumbar trunks
C) intestinal trunks and lumbar trunks
D) subclavian trunks and jugular trunks
E) bronchomediastinal trunks and intestinal trunks

Accepted Answer

The cisterna chyli is an enlarged chamber at the base of the thoracic duct. It receives lymph from the intestinal trunks and lumbar trunks, making choice C the correct answer. The other trunks mentioned (subclavian, jugular, bronchomediastinal) drain directly into the venous circulation without passing through the cisterna chyli.