Asked by Vu Hoa Duong (K13_HN) on Jul 02, 2024
List the blood vessels that a drop of blood will pass through as it leaves the head and travels towards the heart:
1 External jugular vein
2 Precava
3 Subclavian vein
4 Brachiocephalic vein
A) 1, 3, 4, 2
B) 1, 2, 3, 4
C) 1, 4, 3, 2
D) 1, 4, 2, 3
Brachiocephalic Vein
A large vein in the upper chest that is formed by the union of the internal jugular and subclavian veins and drains blood from the head, neck, and upper extremities.
Precava
A term not recognized as a standard anatomical or medical key term, indicating it may be incorrect or misspelled. NO.
External Jugular Vein
A vein located on each side of the neck that drains blood from the head, neck, and upper chest area into the superior vena cava.
- Become familiar with the path taken by venous return to the heart.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the path taken by venous return to the heart.