Vena Jugularis (Noun)
Meaning
Veins in the neck that return blood from the head.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The internal jugular vein, or vena jugularis, is a major vein that returns deoxygenated blood from the brain to the heart.
- A significant portion of the vena jugularis is formed by the confluence of the sigmoid sinus and the common facial vein.
- Anatomically, the vena jugularis runs alongside the common carotid artery in the neck.
- Due to its prominent location in the neck, the vena jugularis is a popular site for venipuncture procedures.
- During an emergency tracheostomy, surgeons often aim to avoid the vena jugularis to minimize the risk of hemorrhage.