external jugular vein

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:artery
gptkbp:arterialCompanion gptkb:external_carotid_artery
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:sternocleidomastoid_muscle
gptkbp:drainedBy face
scalp
subclavian vein
gptkbp:drainsBloodFrom superficial regions of the head and neck
gptkbp:formedBy posterior auricular vein
posterior division of retromandibular vein
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label external jugular vein
gptkbp:length approximately 7 cm
gptkbp:location neck
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:human_circulatory_system
gptkbp:scientificName vena jugularis externa
gptkbp:significance used for central venous pressure assessment
gptkbp:tributaryOf anterior jugular vein
suprascapular vein
transverse cervical vein
gptkbp:visibleToNakedEye surface of the neck
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:retromandibular_vein
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7