Which lymphatic trunks merge to form the cisterna chyli?

A) Subclavian and bronchomediastinal
B) Lumbar and intestinal
C) Inguinal and lumbar
D) Intestinal and subclavian
E) Intestinal and pelvic

Cisterna Chyli

A large lymphatic sac that serves as a storage area for lymph before it enters the bloodstream via the thoracic duct.

Lumbar

The Lumbar region refers to the lower portion of the spine between the diaphragm and the sacrum, often associated with the lower back.