The thoracic duct originates from an expanded chamber called the
A)lymph node.
B)azygos.
C)hilum.
D)bronchomediastinal trunk.
E)cisterna chyli.

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The cisterna chyli is a sac-like chamber located at the lower end of the thoracic duct, which is the largest lymphatic vessel in the body. It serves as the origin of the thoracic duct, collecting lymph from the lower half of the body along with the left side of the thorax, neck and head. Therefore, the correct choice is E, cisterna chyli.

The Thoracic Duct Originates from an Expanded Chamber Called the