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Anatomy & Histology · single question

If a bolus is injected into the tongue, it primarily drains to which vein?

  1. Facial vein directly
  2. Subclavian vein
  3. External jugular vein
  4. Internal jugular vein
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Correct answer: D. Internal jugular vein

Tongue venous drainage: lingual vein and facial vein → INTERNAL JUGULAR VEIN. External jugular receives more superficial facial structures and retromolar region.

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