anterior jugular vein meaning

UK US /ænˈtɪriɚ ˈdʒuɡjəlɚ veɪn/ 8 syllables

anterior jugular vein (noun): arises below the chin from veins draining the lower face; joins the external jugular vein.

Definition of anterior jugular vein

  1. arises below the chin from veins draining the lower face; joins the external jugular vein

    Type of: jugular vein

How to pronounce anterior jugular vein

anterior jugular vein is pronounced /ænˈtɪriɚ ˈdʒuɡjəlɚ veɪn/ in American English. It has 8 syllables.

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