Jugular Vein

• The jugular vein is nearest to the “input” side of the heart.

What our notes say

• The jugular vein is nearest to the “input” side of the heart. (Cardiovascular system examination revised 2012 — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
• The internal jugular vein is more reliable for examination as the external is sometimes kinked or partially obstructed when it traverses the deep fascia in the neck. (Cardiovascular system examination revised 2012 — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
♦ The jugular vein is nearest to the “input” side of the heart. (Examination of Respiratory system — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
♦ The internal jugular vein is more reliable for examination as the external is sometimes kinked or partially obstructed when it traverses the deep fascia in the neck. (Examination of Respiratory system — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
Recline patient 30–90°, neck muscles relaxed; shine light tangentially across skin over the internal jugular vein to see the oscillating top of the venous column (CVS History & Physical Exam: Symptoms, Chest Pain & Syncope)