Anatomy

Jugular Veins

Veins in the neck which drain the brain, face, and neck into the brachiocephalic or subclavian veins.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Veins in the neck which drain the brain, face, and neck into the brachiocephalic or subclavian veins.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Jugular Vein
  • Vein, Jugular
  • Veins, Jugular

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

78; was JUGULAR VEIN 1963-77

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  1. A07w.015w.908w.498w

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NLM Classification

WG 625.J8

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Jugular Veins. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007601. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007601
  2. Jugular Veins. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jugular_vein
  3. Jugular Veins. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q749592