Transverse cervical veins: Difference between revisions

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Veins in the neck region

The transverse cervical veins are veins located in the neck that are responsible for draining blood from the region of the neck and shoulder. These veins are part of the venous system that returns deoxygenated blood to the heart.

Anatomy

The transverse cervical veins are typically found accompanying the transverse cervical artery. They are situated in the posterior triangle of the neck, a region bounded by the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the trapezius muscle, and the clavicle.

The veins usually drain into the external jugular vein, which is a major vein in the neck that eventually drains into the subclavian vein.

Function

The primary function of the transverse cervical veins is to facilitate the drainage of blood from the superficial structures of the neck and shoulder region. This includes the trapezius muscle and other associated tissues.

Clinical significance

In some cases, the transverse cervical veins may be involved in surgical procedures or may be affected by certain medical conditions. For example, during surgeries involving the neck or shoulder, care must be taken to avoid damaging these veins to prevent excessive bleeding.

Related structures

The transverse cervical veins are closely associated with the transverse cervical artery, which supplies blood to the same region. They are also related to the external jugular vein, into which they typically drain.

Images

File:Superficial and deep branches.png

Diagram showing the superficial and deep branches of the transverse cervical artery and veins.

File:Gray558.png

Anatomical illustration showing the veins of the neck, including the transverse cervical veins.

Related pages

References

Moore, K. L., Dalley, A. F., & Agur, A. M. R. (2013). Clinically Oriented Anatomy. 7th edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Standring, S. (2015). Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. 41st edition. Elsevier.

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-'''Transverse cervical veins''' are a pair of veins in the neck that drain the [[superficial structures]] of the neck and shoulder. They are part of the [[venous system]], which returns deoxygenated blood to the heart.
+{{Short description|Veins in the neck region}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
-==Etymology==
+The '''transverse cervical veins''' are veins located in the neck that are responsible for draining blood from the region of the neck and shoulder. These veins are part of the [[venous system]] that returns deoxygenated blood to the heart.
-The term "transverse cervical veins" is derived from Latin. "Transverse" comes from "transversus", meaning "across", and "cervical" comes from "cervix", meaning "neck". Thus, the term refers to veins that run across the neck.
 ==Anatomy==
-The transverse cervical veins originate from the [[anterior jugular vein]], which is located near the midline of the neck. They run laterally across the neck, passing over the [[sternocleidomastoid muscle]] and under the [[platysma muscle]]. They then drain into the [[external jugular vein]].
+The transverse cervical veins are typically found accompanying the [[transverse cervical artery]]. They are situated in the [[posterior triangle of the neck]], a region bounded by the [[sternocleidomastoid muscle]], the [[trapezius muscle]], and the [[clavicle]].
+The veins usually drain into the [[external jugular vein]], which is a major vein in the neck that eventually drains into the [[subclavian vein]].
 ==Function==
-The primary function of the transverse cervical veins is to drain deoxygenated blood from the superficial structures of the neck and shoulder. This includes the skin, muscles, and other tissues located in these areas. The blood is then returned to the heart via the external jugular vein.
+The primary function of the transverse cervical veins is to facilitate the drainage of blood from the [[superficial structures]] of the neck and shoulder region. This includes the [[trapezius muscle]] and other associated tissues.
 ==Clinical significance==
-Abnormalities or damage to the transverse cervical veins can lead to various medical conditions. For example, [[thrombosis]] (the formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel) can occur in these veins, leading to [[pain]], [[swelling]], and potentially serious complications such as [[pulmonary embolism]].
+In some cases, the transverse cervical veins may be involved in surgical procedures or may be affected by certain medical conditions. For example, during surgeries involving the neck or shoulder, care must be taken to avoid damaging these veins to prevent excessive bleeding.
+==Related structures==
+The transverse cervical veins are closely associated with the [[transverse cervical artery]], which supplies blood to the same region. They are also related to the [[external jugular vein]], into which they typically drain.
+==Images==
+[[File:Superficial_and_deep_branches.png|thumb|Diagram showing the superficial and deep branches of the transverse cervical artery and veins.]]
+[[File:Gray558.png|thumb|Anatomical illustration showing the veins of the neck, including the transverse cervical veins.]]
-==See also==
+==Related pages==
-* [[Vein]]
+* [[External jugular vein]]
-* [[Jugular vein]]
+* [[Transverse cervical artery]]
 * [[Venous system]]
 ==References==
-<references />
+* Moore, K. L., Dalley, A. F., & Agur, A. M. R. (2013). ''Clinically Oriented Anatomy''. 7th edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
+* Standring, S. (2015). ''Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice''. 41st edition. Elsevier.
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-[[Category:Anatomy]]
+[[Category:Veins of the head and neck]]
-[[Category:Veins]]
-[[Category:Medical terminology]]