vena jugularis

Synonyms:

jugular, jugular vein

Types:

anterior jugular vein

arises below the chin from veins draining the lower face; joins the external jugular vein

external jugular vein

formed by the junction of the posterior auricular and the retromandibular veins; empties into the subclavian vein

internal jugular vein

a continuation of the sigmoid sinus of the dura mater; joins the subclavian vein to form the brachiocephalic vein

Type of:

vein, vena, venous blood vessel

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart