internal jugular veins

A form of internal jugular vein — A vein that collects the blood from the interior of the cranium, the superficial part of the face, and the neck, runs down the neck on the outside of the internal and common carotid arteries, and unites with the subclavian vein to form the brachiocephalic vein.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of internal jugular vein
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