Search
internal jugular vein
A paired vein, the largest in the neck
Origin:
- formed as a continuation of the sigmoid sinus
Course:
- it is contained within the carotid sheath as it descends in the neck
Empties into:
- subclavian vein behind the sternoclavicular joint to form the brachiocephalic vein
Pathology:
- interna; jugular vein injury results in:
- pulsatile tinnitus
- edema
- intracranial hypertension (variable) [2]
Related
external jugular vein
Specific
jugular bulbs (inferior/superior); Heister diverticulum
General
vein
References
- Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams &
Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
- NEJM Knowledge+ Question of the Week Feb 18, 2020
https://knowledgeplus.nejm.org/question-of-week/1356/
Images
images related to internal jugular vein