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internal jugular vein
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internal jugular vein
n.
A vein that is a continuation of the sigmoid sinus of the dura mater and unites behind the cartilage of the first rib with the subclavian vein to form the brachiocephalic vein.


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The external jugular vein is used as venous manometer, while both the external and internal jugular veins are used for IV catheterization to conduct diagnostic procedures or IV therapies.
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Their ability to predict the absence of complications after insertion of central venous catheters through the subclavian or internal jugular veins was excellent at 151 of 152.
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