The neck, or jugular, veins consist of external and internal veins. These veins receive blood from the brain, face, and neck and drain into the brachiocephalic veins ( Figure 1 ). Figure 1 ...

The internal jugular vein (really a pair of veins) largely drains the cerebral veins—those coming from the brain—while the external jugular vein (also a pair) drains those structures more on ...

Medically reviewed by David Strosberg, MDMedically reviewed by David Strosberg, MD The internal jugular vein is a set of two blood vessels that collect blood from the brain, superficial regions of ...

The veins get their name from the Latin word ''jugulus'' meaning collarbone. <br /><br />There are two jugular veins on each side of the neck, known as the external and internal jugulars.

The external jugular vein lies lateral to the sternomastoid muscle and is more superficial than the internal jugular vein, so is therefore easier to see. However, the external jugular vein can become ...

Gbaguidi X, Janvresse A, Benichou J, Cailleux N, Levesque H, Marie I. Internal jugular vein thrombosis: outcome and risk factors. QJM 2011;104:209-219. Crossref ...

Normally, the internal jugular vein lies lateral to the internal carotid artery. The external jugular vein descends obliquely across the superficial aspect of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and ...