Noun: internal jugular vein
- A continuation of the sigmoid sinus of the dura mater; joins the subclavian vein to form the brachiocephalic vein
"The neurologist monitored blood flow in the internal jugular vein to assess intracranial pressure"
Derived forms: internal jugular veins
Type of: jugular, jugular vein, vena jugularis
Encyclopedia: Internal jugular vein