What is the function of the internal jugular vein in the human circulatory system? Receives the bulk of blood draining from the brain, the largest of the paired veins draining from the head and neck Collects blood from the spleen and parts of the stomach Drains blood from the superficial scalp and face structures Drains the entire small intestine and part of the large intestine

Receives the bulk of blood draining from the brain, the largest of the paired veins draining from the head and neck

Describe the great saphenous vein and its significance in medical procedures. Runs along the lateral aspect of the foot and through the calf muscle Drains the digestive viscera and transports venous blood to the liver Drains the distal portions of the large intestine and rectum The longest vein in the body, commonly used as a coronary bypass vessel, travels superiorly along the medial aspect of the leg to the thigh, where it empties into the femoral vein

The longest vein in the body, commonly used as a coronary bypass vessel, travels superiorly along the medial aspect of the leg to the thigh, where it empties into the femoral vein

What is the role of the superior vena cava in the circulatory system? Receives systemic blood draining from all areas superior to the diaphragm except the heart wall, formed from the right and left brachiocephalic veins, and empties into the right atrium Returns blood to the heart from all body regions inferior to the diaphragm Drains the distal portions of the large intestine and rectum Drains the entire small intestine, part of the large intestine, and stomach

Receives systemic blood draining from all areas superior to the diaphragm except the heart wall, formed from the right and left brachiocephalic veins, and empties into the right atrium

Where do the common iliac veins join, and what do they form? Join the brachial vein in the axilla to form the axillary vein Join at L5 to form the distal end of the inferior vena cava Join the superior mesenteric vein to form the hepatic portal vein Join the splenic vein just before the vessel unites with the superior mesenteric vein

Join at L5 to form the distal end of the inferior vena cava

What is the significance of the median cubital vein in medical procedures? Crosses the anterior aspect of the elbow, commonly used to obtain blood samples or administer intravenous medications, connects the basilic and cephalic veins Drains the entire small intestine, part of the large intestine, and stomach Runs along the lateral aspect of the foot and through the calf muscle Drains the digestive viscera and transports venous blood to the liver

Crosses the anterior aspect of the elbow, commonly used to obtain blood samples or administer intravenous medications, connects the basilic and cephalic veins

What structures does the external jugular vein drain, and where does it empty? Drains superficial scalp and face structures served by the external carotid arteries, passes over the sternocleidomastoid muscle and empties into the subclavian veins Receives the bulk of blood draining from the brain Collects blood from the spleen and parts of the stomach Drains the entire small intestine and part of the large intestine

Drains superficial scalp and face structures served by the external carotid arteries, passes over the sternocleidomastoid muscle and empties into the subclavian veins

Describe the pathway of the basilic veins in the arm. Drains the distal portions of the large intestine and rectum Runs along the posteromedial aspect of the forearm, crosses the elbow, and then joins the brachial vein in the axilla to form the axillary vein Runs along the lateral aspect of the foot and through the calf muscle Drains the digestive viscera and transports venous blood to the liver

Runs along the posteromedial aspect of the forearm, crosses the elbow, and then joins the brachial vein in the axilla to form the axillary vein

What is the function of the splenic vein in the circulatory system? Collects blood from the spleen, parts of the stomach, and pancreas, then joins the superior mesenteric vein to form the hepatic portal vein Drains the distal portions of the large intestine and rectum Drains the digestive viscera and transports venous blood to the liver Drains the entire small intestine, part of the large intestine, and stomach

Collects blood from the spleen, parts of the stomach, and pancreas, then joins the superior mesenteric vein to form the hepatic portal vein

Where does the median antebrachial vein lie, and where does it terminate? Drains the digestive viscera and transports venous blood to the liver Runs along the lateral aspect of the foot and through the calf muscle Lies between the radial and ulnar veins in the forearm and terminates at the elbow by entering the basilic or cephalic veins Drains the distal portions of the large intestine and rectum

Lies between the radial and ulnar veins in the forearm and terminates at the elbow by entering the basilic or cephalic veins

What is the role of the hepatic portal vein in the circulatory system? Drains the distal portions of the large intestine and rectum Drains the entire small intestine, part of the large intestine, and stomach Drains the digestive viscera, transports venous blood to the liver before it is allowed to enter the major systemic circulation via the hepatic veins, also carries nutrient-rich blood to the liver where it can be 'treated' before it reaches the rest of the body Collects blood from the spleen, parts of the stomach, and pancreas

Drains the digestive viscera, transports venous blood to the liver before it is allowed to enter the major systemic circulation via the hepatic veins, also carries nutrient-rich blood to the liver where it can be 'treated' before it reaches the rest of the body