External Jugular Vein
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External Jugular Vein
The External Jugular Vein (pronunciation: ex-ter-nal ju-gu-lar vein) is a significant vein in the human body that is responsible for draining blood from the head and neck.
Etymology
The term "External Jugular Vein" is derived from the Latin words "externus" meaning "outside", "jugulum" meaning "throat", and "vena" meaning "vein".
Anatomy
The External Jugular Vein begins near the angle of the mandible, and runs down the neck, superficial to the sternocleidomastoid muscle. It drains into the subclavian vein.
Related Terms
- Internal Jugular Vein: This vein runs parallel to the External Jugular Vein but is located deeper within the neck.
- Jugular Foramen: An opening in the base of the skull through which the jugular veins pass.
- Venous System: The network of veins in the body that return deoxygenated blood to the heart.
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