Veins Jugular

The jugular veins are a system of venous vessels that pass through the neck and connect to the circulatory system. These veins play an important role in supplying blood to the brain and other organs.

The veins of the jugular system form two large trunks - one goes to the head, and the second to the torso. They form a wide curve in the neck called the jugular foramen. This bend protects the throat from damage.

The main veins of the jugular vein include the internal and external jugular venous foramen, the superior and inferior jugular vein. The system also includes small vessels that nourish the muscles of the neck and head.

The external jugular vein drains outside the neck through the jugulocervical canal, which passes through the bones of the base of the skull. This channel then widens again and runs along the upper abdomen and chest until it merges with other venous vessels.

The internal veins of the jugular trunk branch into smaller branches to supply the brain and other important organs. The superior jugular vein extends along the occipital bone and further into the brain, heading towards the center. The inferior jugular artery also supplies the head, but its terminal branch is located near the throat and supplies the larynx.

Regulation of blood flow in the vessels of the jugular veins and other arteries by the nervous and hormonal systems is critical to maintaining the health and functioning of the body. A disruption in this system can lead to serious illness. For example, varicose veins, liver disease, throat cancer, multiple myeloma.

Therefore, it is necessary to monitor your health and take the necessary measures to protect and treat them. It is also important to pay attention to factors that can provoke disturbances in the functioning of the jugular venous system, for example, smoking, drinking alcohol, poor diet, and low physical activity.