internal jugular vein

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A vein that collects the blood from the interior of the cranium, the superficial part of the face, and the neck, runs down the neck on the outside of the internal and common carotid arteries, and unites with the subclavian vein to form the brachiocephalic vein.

Word forms

internal jugular vein internal jugular veins
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