The Vessel That Receives Blood from the Head, Neck, Chest

Question

The vessel that receives blood from the head, neck, chest, shoulders, and arms is the
A) internal jugular vein.
B) external jugular vein.
C) superior vena cava.
D) inferior vena cava.
E) coronary sinus.

Accepted Answer

The superior vena cava is the large vein that brings deoxygenated blood back to the heart from the upper half of the body, including the head, neck, chest, shoulders, and arms. The internal jugular vein drains blood from the head and neck, while the external jugular vein drains blood from the scalp and face. The inferior vena cava brings deoxygenated blood back from the lower half of the body. The coronary sinus receives blood from the heart muscle.