internal jugular vein

Definition

paired vein collecting the blood from the brain, the superficial parts of the face, and the neck

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Relations

Arterial supply

common carotid artery, internal carotid artery

Venous drainage

brachiocephalic vein

Sub-structures

• left internal jugular vein

Neighbouring structures

• internal thoracic vein
• subclavian vein
• subdivision of subclavian vein
• tributary of internal thoracic vein

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Identifiers

TA2

4800

TA98

A12.3.05.001

FMA

4724

UBERON

0001586

Wikidata

Q540598