The External Jugular vein ___________________ ?
Correct answer: C. It is formed by the union of the posterior auricular vein and posterior division of the retromandibular vein
- A. Lies deep to the sternocleidomastoid muscle
- B. It drains into Internal Jugular vein
- C. It is formed by the union of the posterior auricular vein and posterior division of the retromandibular vein
- D. It pierces pre- tracheal layer of cervical fascia before termination
Explanation
The external jugular vein is formed by the posterior auricular vein joining the posterior division of the retromandibular vein, and it lies superficial to sternocleidomastoid. It usually pierces the investing fascia and drains into the subclavian vein, not the internal jugular vein.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
Practise Head and Neck
379 free Head and Neck MCQs from General Anatomy, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Exams that ask General Anatomy questions like this
General Anatomy is on 7 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Head and Neck questions
Origin of maxillary artery ________________?
The ascending palatine artery is a branch of ________________?
Internal jugular vein is a continuation of______________?
The number of branches of the internal carotid artery in the neck is____________?
First branch of external carotid artery is______________?
The main arterial trunk supplying the infra temporal fossa is_______________?