The internal jugular vein is formed by the convergence of the inferior petrosal sinus and the sigmoid dural venous sinus, which are in or just distal to the jugular foramen (). 4 The vein descends ...

Both subclavian veins—right and left—are located underneath the clavicle (collarbone). The subclavian vein is a large paired, deep vein that extends along each side of the neck.

Duplex ultrasonography revealed aneurysmatic formation of the internal jugular vein (Figure 2), measuring 2.82 cm by 1.14 cm in the transverse plane, ...

The internal jugular vein is located in the carotid sheath in the neck, alongside the vagus nerve and carotid arteries. It runs down the left and right sides of the neck, delivering blood from the ...

Ascher E, Salles-Cunha S, Hingorani A. Morbidity and mortality associated with internal jugular vein thromboses. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2005;39:335-339. Crossref ...

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 ...

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 internal jugular vein was the most common site of thrombosis. The presence of a central venous catheter was the only factor found to be a significant risk factor for an acute UTDVT (p = .03).