Vena jugularis externa
What drains into the external jugular vein?
The external jugular vein is a superficial vein of the neck that drains blood from the parotid gland, most of the scalp, and side of the face, then back to the heart.
Where is external jugular?
neck The external jugular vein travels along the lateral aspect of the neck and drains the venous blood from the head. Just caudal to the mandibular angle, it branches into the linguofacial vein and the maxillary vein.
What are the tributaries of external jugular vein?
Tributaries
- anterior jugular vein.
- posterior external jugular vein.
- suprascapular vein.
- transverse cervical vein.
Dec 20, 2021
Are there two external jugular veins?
The jugular veins are found in the neck. There is a pair of internal jugular veins (right and left) and a pair of external jugular veins. They are the main path for deoxygenated blood returning from the cranium back to the heart.
What does it mean when your jugular vein is swollen?
Jugular vein distention may be caused by heart conditions and conditions that affect blood vessels including: Congestive heart failure (deterioration of the heart's ability to pump blood) Constrictive pericarditis (infection or inflammation of the lining that surrounds the heart that decreases the lining's flexibility)
How do you treat jugular vein distention?
Treatments include:
- changes in lifestyle and diet.
- beta-blockers to decrease the activity of the heart and lower blood pressure.
- ACE inhibitors, which help to relax the blood vessels.
- diuretics, which help to lower blood pressure by flushing salt and fluid out of the body and relaxing blood vessels.
Dec 16, 2017
What does it mean if your jugular vein hurts?
Common causes of jugular vein distention Congestive heart failure (deterioration of the heart's ability to pump blood) Constrictive pericarditis (infection or inflammation of the lining that surrounds the heart that decreases the lining's flexibility) Hypervolemia (increased blood volume)
