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Jugular veins. The Human Body Silhouette diagram of the human body highlighting the heart and major blood vessels, with labeled arteries in red and veins in blue to show the structure of the cardiovascular system. Diagram of the human circulatory system showing major arteries in red and veins in blue, with labeled pathways for arterial supply and venous drainage to organs including the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, intestines, and lower limbs.
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jugular vein: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Added media. Nov 29, 2023
Revised opening sentence to mention that the jugular veins drain blood from the head to the heart via the superior vena cava. Jul 21, 2017
Add new Web site: MedicineNet.com - Jugular vein. Mar 12, 2012
New article added. Feb 06, 2009
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