Main veins of the head and neck

Main veins of the head and neck

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This tutorial covers the main veins of the head and neck, including the internal jugular, subclavian, and brachiocephalic veins. It explains their functions, tributaries, and clinical significance, particularly focusing on the danger triangle of the face and potential infections. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the key points discussed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of veins in the body?

To regulate body temperature

To transport nutrients to the cells

To drain deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart

To carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the body

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which vein is known as the main 'brain drain'?

Subclavian vein

Internal jugular vein

External jugular vein

Brachiocephalic vein

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the sigmoid sinus?

It supplies oxygenated blood to the brain

It regulates blood pressure in the brain

It drains the upper limb

It collects and drains venous blood from the brain

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the subclavian vein begin?

At the base of the skull

At the lateral edge of the first rib

At the sternal end of the clavicle

At the jugular foramen

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which vein drains the superficial structures of the head, including the scalp and face?

External jugular vein

Internal jugular vein

Subclavian vein

Brachiocephalic vein

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What forms the brachiocephalic vein?

The union of the internal jugular vein and the subclavian vein

The union of the external jugular vein and the subclavian vein

The union of the anterior jugular vein and the external jugular vein

The union of the vertebral vein and the internal thoracic vein

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which vein travels along the vertebral column?

Vertebral vein

External jugular vein

Subclavian vein

Internal jugular vein

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