External Jugular Vein

External Jugular Vein

Give the formation, course & termination of external jugular vein
Answer:

External Jugular Vein Formation:

• By union of the posterior auricular vein & posterior division of retromandibular vein

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External Jugular Vein Course:

• External Jugular Vein begins within the lower part of the parotid gland
• External Jugular Vein crosses the sternocleidomastoid obliquely
• Pierces the anteroinferior angle of the roof of the posterior triangle
• External Jugular Vein margins are adherent to the fascia

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External Jugular Vein Termination:

• External Jugular Vein terminates into subclavian vein

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External Jugular Vein Branches:

• The posterior external jugular vein
• Transverse cervical vein
• Suprascapular vein
• Anterior jugular vein