Veins of the Head and Neck

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Schematic drawing showing the superficial veins of the head and neck. The bone has been removed for better visualization of the diploic veins.


Computed tomographic angiography images
of the neck showing the anatomy of the internal jugular vein and the carotid artery.
Schematic drawing of the intracranial venous system.

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Atlas of Vascular Anatomy

The above images and legends have been borrowed with permission. Renan Uflacker. Atlas of Vascular Anatomy an Angiographic Approach: Second Edition. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins © 2007

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