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vena cervicalis profunda

vena cervicalis profunda

9.9
A deep vein in the neck that drains blood from deep neck tissues
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena cervical profunda
  • The vena cervicalis profunda drains blood from the deep structures of the neck.

Examples

  • Careful dissection is required to avoid injuring the vena cervicalis profunda in this region.

  • Bleeding from the vena cervicalis profunda can be difficult to control during neck surgery.

  • The vena cervicalis profunda is essential for venous drainage.

  • Did you know the vena cervicalis profunda runs alongside the artery?

  • The vena cervicalis profunda transports blood from the back of the head to the heart.

  • Surgeons must identify the vena cervicalis profunda to prevent complications during neck procedures.

  • An injury to the vena cervicalis profunda can lead to significant bleeding in the neck area.

Synonyms

deep cervical vein
vsvena cervicalis profunda
  • Specialized
5.5

A blood vessel in the neck that drains blood from muscles near the spine

is located deeper and mainly noted for accompanying its matching artery
cervical vein
vsvena cervicalis profunda
  • Specialized
6.4

A vein in the neck that runs next to an artery with the same name

is the deeper, more internal vessel that pairs with its matching artery

Surface Forms

vena cervicalis profunda singular
vena cervicalis profundas plural

Morphology

vena + cervicalis + profunda

The phrase is fully compositional: 'vena' = vein, 'cervicalis' = of the neck/cervical, and 'profunda' = deep, so together they denote the 'deep cervical vein'. Despite being Latin anatomical terminology, the meaning is directly derivable from the constituent meanings and is predictable for a learner who knows those parts.

Etymology

Vena cervicalis profunda comes from Latin words: vena means 'vein', cervicalis means 'of the neck', and profunda means 'deep'. So the term simply means a 'deep' vein in the neck that lies under the surface and often next to the artery with the same name.