Jugular vein - Wikipedia There are two sets of jugular veins: external and internal The left and right external jugular veins drain into the subclavian veins The internal jugular veins join with the subclavian veins more medially to form the brachiocephalic veins
Jugular Vein Distention: Symptoms and Causes - Cleveland Clinic What is jugular vein distention? Jugular vein distention is a physical exam finding where a large vein in your neck bulges visibly When it happens continuously, it’s often a sign of serious — or even life-threatening — heart and circulatory problems
Neck Vein Exam | JVP Measurement - Stanford Medicine The jugular venous exam is an important aspect of assessing a patient's volume status, especially in patients with heart failure, liver failure and kidney failure
Jugular vein | Anatomy Function | Britannica jugular vein, any of several veins of the neck that drain blood from the brain, face, and neck, returning it to the heart via the superior vena cava The main vessels are the external jugular vein and the interior jugular vein