Anterior jugular vein
Anterior Jugular Vein
The Anterior Jugular Vein (an-teer-ee-or ju-gu-lar vein) is a significant vein in the human body that is part of the jugular vein system.
Etymology
The term "Anterior Jugular Vein" is derived from the Latin words 'anterior' meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and 'jugulum' which means 'throat' or 'neck'. The term 'vein' is derived from the Latin word 'vena', which means 'blood vessel'.
Anatomy
The Anterior Jugular Vein originates from the submandibular region, which is located just below the mandible. It descends near the midline of the neck, passing in front of the sternohyoid muscle and sternothyroid muscle. It then drains into the external jugular vein or the subclavian vein.
Function
The primary function of the Anterior Jugular Vein is to drain blood from the structures in the front of the neck, including the thyroid gland, trachea, and larynx.
Related Terms
- Jugular Veins: A set of veins that carry deoxygenated blood from the head back to the heart.
- Mandible: The lower jawbone in mammals.
- Sternohyoid Muscle: A thin, narrow muscle attaching the hyoid bone to the sternum.
- Sternothyroid Muscle: A muscle that connects the sternum and the thyroid cartilage.
- External Jugular Vein: A vein that receives blood from the head and neck.
- Subclavian Vein: A vein that serves the head, neck, and upper limbs.
- Thyroid Gland: A gland in the neck that produces hormones that regulate growth and development.
- Trachea: The windpipe; a passage through which air moves in the respiratory system.
- Larynx: The hollow muscular organ forming an air passage to the lungs and holding the vocal cords.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anterior jugular vein
- Wikipedia's article - Anterior jugular vein
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