Middle thyroid vein drain into _______ vein?

Correct answer: C. Internal jugular vein

  • A. External jugular vein
  • B. Anterior jugular vein
  • C. Internal jugular vein
  • D. Brachiocephalic

Explanation

The middle thyroid vein is a short vessel that drains directly into the internal jugular vein. The superior and inferior thyroid veins have different drainage patterns, commonly reaching the internal jugular and brachiocephalic veins respectively.

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