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The thoracic duct returns excess fluid, termed lymph, from below the thorax and the left side of the body to the ____________ , while the right lymphatic duct returns this fluid from the right side of the body to the ____________ .

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Answer: left subclavian vein, right subclavian vein

Explanation: The thoracic duct carrying lymph empties into a large vein which is located at the left side of the neck. Its called the left subclavian vein. Also the right subclavian vein empties into a large vein found in the right side of the neck, itz called the right subclavian vein.

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