Neck

Vessels in the Neck region

24 entries

All Types 24 Muscles 91 Bones 32 Tendons 20 Ligaments 59 Nerves 28 Bursae 20 Joints 23 Vessels 24

24 entries · Vessels

Vessel Anterior Jugular Vein vena jugularis anterior Neck The anterior jugular vein descends in the midline or paramedian neck from the chin, passing superficial… Vessel Ascending Cervical Artery arteria cervicalis ascendens Neck The ascending cervical artery supplies the anterior cervical muscle group including the scalenes and longus colli,… Vessel Ascending Cervical Artery (Detail) arteria cervicalis ascendens (aspectus detailiatus) Neck The ascending cervical artery is a branch of the inferior thyroid artery, ascending between the anterior… Vessel Ascending Pharyngeal Artery arteria pharyngea ascendens Neck The ascending pharyngeal artery is the smallest branch of the external carotid artery, supplying the pharyngeal… Vessel Ascending Pharyngeal Artery Detail arteria pharyngea ascendens Neck The ascending pharyngeal artery is the first or second branch of the external carotid artery, ascending… Vessel Common Carotid Artery arteria carotis communis Neck The common carotid arteries are the primary blood supply to the head and neck, ascending in… Vessel Costocervical Trunk truncus costocervicalis Neck The costocervical trunk arises from the posterior aspect of the subclavian artery, just lateral to the… Vessel Deep Cervical Artery arteria cervicalis profunda Neck The deep cervical artery supplies the deep posterior cervical muscles (semispinalis capitis and cervicis, splenius, multifidus).… Vessel Deep Cervical Artery (Detail) arteria cervicalis profunda (aspectus detailiatus) Neck The deep cervical artery arises from the costocervical trunk and passes posteriorly between the transverse process… Vessel External Jugular Vein vena jugularis externa Neck The external jugular vein forms at the angle of the mandible by the union of the… Vessel Inferior Thyroid Artery arteria thyroidea inferior Neck The inferior thyroid artery provides the primary blood supply to the parathyroid glands and the lower… Vessel Inferior Thyroid Vein vena thyroidea inferior Neck The inferior thyroid vein (or veins — often paired) drains the lower pole of the thyroid… Vessel Internal Jugular Vein vena jugularis interna Neck The internal jugular vein is the primary venous drainage of the brain and face, formed by… Vessel Middle Thyroid Vein vena thyroidea media Neck The middle thyroid vein is a short vein draining the lateral surface of the thyroid gland… Vessel Subclavian Artery arteria subclavia Neck The subclavian artery is the main arterial supply to the upper limb, neck, and cerebellum, passing… Vessel Superior Thyroid Artery arteria thyroidea superior Neck The superior thyroid artery is the primary blood supply to the upper pole of the thyroid… Vessel Superior Thyroid Vein vena thyroidea superior Neck The superior thyroid vein accompanies the superior thyroid artery and drains the upper pole of the… Vessel Thyrocervical Trunk truncus thyrocervicalis Neck The thyrocervical trunk is a short, wide branch of the subclavian artery arising just medial to… Vessel Thyroid Ima Artery arteria thyroidea ima Neck The thyroid ima artery is an unpaired, inconstant artery present in approximately 3-10% of individuals, arising… Vessel Thyroid Venous Plexus plexus venosus thyroideus Neck The thyroid venous plexus is formed by multiple veins on the anterior and lateral surfaces of… Vessel Transverse Cervical Artery arteria transversa cervicis Neck The transverse cervical artery crosses the posterior triangle to supply the trapezius (superficial branch) and the… Vessel Vertebral Artery arteria vertebralis Neck The vertebral arteries supply the cerebellum, brainstem, and posterior cerebral hemispheres (posterior circulation) after joining to… Vessel Vertebral Artery (Full) arteria vertebralis Neck The vertebral arteries supply the posterior brain (brainstem, cerebellum, occipital lobes) via the basilar artery. PICA… Vessel Vertebral Vein vena vertebralis Neck The vertebral vein descends in the transverse foramina of the cervical vertebrae alongside the vertebral artery,…

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