Internal Jugular Vein Flashcards
1
Q
What are the tributaries of IJV?
A
Inferior petrosal, middle and superior thyroid, common facial, lingual and pharyngeal veins.
2
Q
What are the superficial relations of the IJV? Hint: 3 muscles, 1 gland, 1 nerve, 1 vein, etc.
A
Inferior belly of omohyoid, sternomastoid, and posterior belly of digastric Posteromedial surface of parotid gland Anterior jugular vein Spinal root of accessory nerve Deep cervical LNs and styloid process.
3
Q
What are the deep relations of IJV? Hint: 2 muscles, 1 bone, 1 nerve, 1 lymphatic, 1 artery.
A
Transverse process of atlas Phrenic nerve First part of subclavian a. Levator scapulae and scalenus anterior muscles Thoracic duct.
4
Q
What’s the anteromedial relations of IJV?
A
Common carotid and vagus nerve.
