External jugular vein
System
Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT
181373000
External jugular vein
Definition
The external jugular vein receives the greater part of the blood from the exterior of the cranium and the deep parts of the face, being formed by the junction of the posterior division of the posterior facial with the posterior auricular vein. [WP,unvetted].
Also known as external jugular venous tree — per UBERON
The External jugular vein is a part of the Cardiovascular.