The neck, or jugular, veins consist of external and internal veins. These veins receive blood from the brain, face, and neck and drain into the brachiocephalic veins (Figure 1).

Abstract Jugular vein aneurysm is a rare morphologic entity. This report describes a case of an asymptomatic internal jugular vein aneurysm that presented as an enlarging mass in the neck.

From there, the subclavian vein continues to the outer border of the first rib where it then joins the internal jugular vein to form the brachiocephalic vein (also called the innominate vein).

Other than congenital issues—those you're born with—the most common causes of constriction in the jugular veins are from traumas, such as car accidents and other traumatic brain or neck injuries.

Meanwhile, the main glossopharyngeal nerve travels downward between the internal carotid artery and the internal jugular vein and then curves forward to form an arch on the side of your neck on ...

Researchers are reporting a high prevalence of internal jugular vein valve insufficiency in patients diagnosed as having transient global amnesia, implicating venous congestion as an etiologic factor.

The veins get their name from the Latin word ''jugulus'' meaning collarbone. <br /><br />There are two jugular veins on each side of the neck, known as the external and internal jugulars.

The axial view of the neck shows an enlarged right internal jugular vein (IJV) without blood flow (red arrow) with collateral blood flow resulting in increased flow in the right anterior but not ...

The most common location of neck venous aneurysms is the internal jugular vein. However, the superficial location of the EJV predisposes it to traumatic injuries. Recent trauma and cardiovascular ...