Asked by Ahmed Fares on May 01, 2024
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The internal jugular veins join the subclavian veins to form the ________.
A) superior vena cava
B) axillary veins
C) brachiocephalic veins
D) azygos veins
E) external jugular veins
Internal Jugular Veins
Large veins located in the neck that carry blood from the head back to the heart.
Subclavian Veins
Major veins located under the clavicle (collarbone) responsible for draining blood from the upper extremities back to the heart.
Brachiocephalic Veins
Large veins that receive blood from the head, neck, and upper limbs and transport it back to the heart.
- Distinguish the pathways of veins and their relevance within systemic circulation.
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Dasia WandickMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The internal jugular veins join the subclavian veins to form the brachiocephalic veins. Each brachiocephalic vein is formed by the union of an internal jugular and a subclavian vein. These veins then merge to form the superior vena cava, which carries blood to the heart.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the pathways of veins and their relevance within systemic circulation.