[Relations of the rectus capitis lateralis muscle with the first portion of the internal jugular vein (author's transl)].
During the dissections, the authors observed the close relation between the rectus capitis lateralis muscles and the posteromedial surface of the first portion of the internal jugular vein, as well as its attachment to the external surface of the carotid sheath. The topographic relation between this muscle and the jugular internal vein, constitutes an important protection and even a backing factor to the walls of this blood vessel. The authors also admite the possibility of this muscle interference in the caliber of the vein during the head movements.
D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D009132:Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology*
Rapports du muscle droit latéral de la tête avec la première partie de la veine jugulaire interne.