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Jugular vein

Either of two large veins, each on one side of the neck. The jugular veins carry blood from the head.

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jugular vein
Anatomy; Cardiovascular

Either of two large veins, each on one side of the neck. The jugular veins carry blood from the head.

jugular vein
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jugular vein
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internal jugular vein
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The two internal jugular veins collect the blood from the brain, the superficial parts of the face, and the neck.

internal jugular vein access (ijvacc)
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A catheter insertion into the Internal Jugular Vein.

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