El Zawahry M D, Sayed N M, El-Awady H M, Abdel-Latif A, El-Gindy M
Int Surg. 1983 Apr-Jun;68(2):135-8.
The thoracic duct was dissected in 30 fresh cadavers, and the anatomy and histology of the duct, at various levels, described. The lymph flow mechanism is correlated with the anatomical findings. The abdominal and lower two-thirds of the thoracic part are more muscular and probably have active peristalsis. The cervical part is less muscular and functions like a vein, passively conveying the lymph it receives. The ostial valve at the lympho-venous junction is bicuspid and has special characteristics and functions. The flow of lymph through the lympho-venous junction, although continuous, mainly occurs during expiration. The ostial valve functions when there is a sudden rise in venous tension causing stretching of the venous wall and the ostial cusps.
在30具新鲜尸体上解剖胸导管，并描述了该导管在不同层面的解剖结构和组织学特征。淋巴流动机制与解剖学发现相关。腹部及胸部下三分之二部分肌肉较多，可能有活跃的蠕动。颈部肌肉较少，其功能类似于静脉，被动输送所接收的淋巴。淋巴 - 静脉交界处的开口瓣膜为双尖瓣，具有特殊的特征和功能。淋巴通过淋巴 - 静脉交界处的流动虽然是连续的，但主要发生在呼气时。当静脉张力突然升高导致静脉壁和开口瓣尖拉伸时，开口瓣膜发挥作用。
