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EJV Crosses SCM — FRCA Primary MCQ

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Regarding the anatomy of the neck the external jugular vein crosses which muscle superficially?

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Correct answer: C — Sternocleidomastoid

The external jugular vein runs superficially across the sternocleidomastoid muscle from the angle of the mandible to the midpoint of the clavicle where it pierces the deep fascia to drain into the subclavian vein. It is formed by the union of the posterior division of the retromandibular vein and the posterior auricular vein.

Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum