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Ramadan is the holy month celebrated by Muslims during which they abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset. The purpose is to understand the sufferings of those who are not as fortunate to obtain adequate quantities of food and water to require sustaining themselves. It is meant to teach patience, modesty and spirituality.

There are 2 meals that one has during Ramadan. The first one is known as Suhoor. This meal is had before sunrise and the other meal is had after sunset which is known as Iftaar. It is important to not overindulge during Ramadan and eat right to maintain good health. In fact, Ramadan is a great time for your body to detoxify and for you make changes to unhealthy eating habits.

Choosing Foods

Managing without food and drink throughout the day is not an easy task. However filling up on unhealthy foods during Ramadan does not make it easier and in fact defies the very purpose of Ramadan. One should eat as much as required by the body not more or less. It is important to be smart and selective during Suhoor and Iftaar and cautiously only choose those foods which provide nutrition and keep you full for longer periods of time.

One needs to follow the same overarching principle of a balanced diet including fruits, vegetables, wholegrain breads and cereals, low fat dairy, healthy fats and adequate quantities of water to keep you well hydrated throughout the day. The benefit we have here in Australia is the climate right now during which we do not loose as much water through sweat as we do during summer.

What foods to eat during Suhoor?

It is a good idea to include a meal containing protein such as a piece of lean chicken(90-100g) or 2 large eggs along with a 1 slice of wholemeal pita khaboos (bread), avocado spread and vegetables such as tomato, spinach and lettuce. For some people it’s hard to have such a large meal first thing after waking up. Hence for those people another option includes, weetbix with milk topped with nuts and banana is a good option. These kind of meals containing protein and Low GI carbohydrates keep you full for longer and help in sustaining you throughout the day.

Low GI carbohydrates are those carbohydrates that get absorbed slowly in the blood as opposed to High GI foods such as white bread, biscuits, cakes and pastries which get absorbed very quickly and drop down dramatically causing you to feel hungry sooner. In addition to making you feel full, protein is also important to ensure one does not loose muscle mass during Ramadan. The avocado/nuts are healthy fats that give you energy, enhance your meal nutritionally and promote good heart health.

What foods to eat during Iftaar?

The common practice is to break the fast with 2 dates and a glass of water. Dates are highly nutritious as they contain fibre, vitamins and minerals. Lemon and mint leaves can be added to the water. Proceeding the dates, one can have a chicken and lentil soup with half a cup of cooked brown rice and vegetables or grilled kebabs (chicken/turkey/lamb) with Fattoush (vegetables and pita bread salad) and some hummus (dip made out of chickpeas).

If there is an opportunity to eat another snack, it can be a piece of fruit such as an apple and a tub of low fat yogurt (200g). Desserts are okay to have once in a while but not every day. If you feel like you have a very sweet tooth, a square of chocolate every day is okay. Make sure the chocolate bar lasts longer by not exceeding that one square.

Food and Drinks to avoid

Deep fried foods, soft drinks, excessive amount of sweet foods such as cakes, pastries, ice cream and chocolate. These foods are simply empty calories and do not contribute to nourishing your body and keeping you full. In fact, they can lead to issues such as constipation which can be a problem for some people as you are not having water during the day. Caffeinated drinks such as coffee also work as a diuretic which causes you to loose more water.

Sleep and Exercise

In addition to maintaining a healthy diet, it is important to consider sleep and exercise patterns. 6-7 hours of sleep is must which may require a bit of effort but it is absolutely essential as lack of sleep increases the amount of ghrelin hormone produced in the body which increases your appetite.

Exercise will help you not only maintain your weight but also enhance your energy levels and boost your mood. This does not mean that one overexerts them self through strenuous exercise; exercise during Ramadan can include walking or simple stretching exercises.

If you have questions about diet and nutrition contact your local doctor, who will arrange for you to see a dietitian and nutritionist. We‘ll provide you with a simple and effective routine targeted to your concerns. Contact us today!

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About improving nutrition for a better quality of life

Optimum health is the biggest determinant of a good quality life, as the saying goes ‘health is wealth’. Quality of life is not just about living a long life but a life where you are always at your optimum best. It is important to understand that our body is like a machine which works well when there are enough amounts of good quality fuel and lubrication to prevent it from being worn out quickly.

This is where eating a nutritionally balanced diet comes into the picture. No doubt healthy eating helps you maintain your weight but it goes beyond that as nutrition influences every aspect of your life, as they say ‘you are what you eat’. Hence having a positive relationship with food is important as it is nourishment for the body that keeps us going.

Not eating adequately or avoiding certain food groups can lead to health issues, examples include not having adequate quantity of food which can make you feel weak due to the lack of energy. This may also cause you to feel low and irritable or cause constipation due to the lack of fibre in the diet which can cause bloating and discomfort.

So if you think about it, the more stress you put on this machine which is your body, the more you reduce its efficiency. The good news is that that if you eat right and also supplement that with an adequate amount of physical exercise, you are likely to keep a number of diseases such as heart disease and diabetes at bay and work towards leading a fulfilling life.

The following are some tips which can help enhance your quality of life

  • Eat a Balanced Diet: This is a diet which covers all the essential food groups. A diet which includes a good amount of protein sources such as lean meat , eggs or legumes if you are a vegetarian; good quality carbohydrates such as wholegrain bread and cereals; all varieties of fruits and vegetables; low fat dairy as well as small amounts of good fats such as olive oil, avocado and nuts. Carbohydrates give us energy and fibre. Protein is essential for growth, tissue repair, immune function and the preservation of lean muscle mass. Fat is a source of energy as well as aids the absorption of fat soluble vitamins(A,D,E,K). Low fat dairy provides adequate amount of calcium to prevent diseases such as osteoporosis. Fruits and vegetables provide us with fibre, vitamins and minerals.
  • Maintain Portion Control: Sometimes plates and bowls can be much larger than required. It would be a good idea to aim for the plate size to be less then 25cm. A quarter of a plate should consist of a fist size amount of breads and cereals like multigrain bread or basmati rice, one quarter of a plate should consist of palm size of trimmed meat, tofu or egg (protein) and half of the plate (2 open hands) should be a variety of vegetables such as carrot, broccoli, peas, capsicum, eggplant, lettuce, mushroom and onion.
  • Have a Healthy Gut: Fibre from fruit, vegetables and wholegrain cereals and adequate quantities of water are essential for maintaining a healthy gut. The consumption of prebiotics and probiotics may also help with maintaining a healthy gut. There are more than 400 species of bacteria living in the large intestine but not all are beneficial. In order to promote a healthy gut, we want to increase the amount of beneficial bacteria.
     
    Prebiotics refer to carbohydrates such as insulin present in foods such as garlic, asparagus and artichokes which get fermented in the gut. They help with constipation, calcium absorption and may also have a role to play in preventing diabetes.
     
    Probiotics refer to the healthy bacteria in the gut. Prebiotics act as food for Probiotics. Probiotics refer to the bacteria which enhance the immune system, allow for optimal absorption of nutrients and for the production of Vitamin K. Sources include probiotic yoghurt, miso soup, kefir and tempeh. Probiotics help with constipation, diarrhoea and also help your body fight infections.
  • Limit Treat Food and Drinks: Watch out for food and drinks which do not add value to your health such as deep fried foods, processed snacks such as biscuits and chips, ice cream, soft drinks and alcohol among others. These foods add stress to your body and the body has a tough time to metabolise them. The best idea is to keep these discretionary food items out of the kitchen as much as you can!
  • Beware of False Health Claims: When it comes to making food choices, it is important to identify false health claims. A popular one is the one on the benefits of avoiding gluten in weight loss. There is no truth to this claim as avoiding gluten free foods is only beneficial for those who are intolerant to it. People who do not suffer from gluten intolerance and still choose to follow this might in fact be at risk of putting on more weight due to the high amounts of sugar in gluten free products.

You will reap the benefits tomorrow of investing time and effort into your health today. This is not to say that one cannot enjoy occasional treats ,but moderation is the keyword to remember.

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This article was written by our Dietitian Juhi Bhambhaney who is a member of Dietitians Association of Australia.  If you have questions about nutrition, make an appointment. We‘ll provide you with a simple and effective routine targeted to your concerns. Contact us today!

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DIY Speech Pathology Resources

Identifying emotions can be difficult for many children and young adults on the Autism Spectrum and for those with pragmatic difficulties. This can be a real struggle to deal with on a day-to-day basis. When you cannot identify how others around you are feeling, it can be hard to connect and respond appropriately. Therapy for difficulties with emotion identification often comes in the form of drill practice in recognising facial expressions. This can often be dry and repetitive.

I have come across an excellent tool lately that can make emotion identification more engaging and fun. This is a game called emotions bingo. You can create your own based on emotions that your child struggles to identify. Do not forget to add in some that they are able to identify so they can still enjoy the game.

Here are the steps to create your own Emotions Bingo game:

  1. Download the attached grid
  2. Take pictures of yourself and other family members or friends doing different faces with mixed emotions such as happy, sad, angry, surprised and any others that your child may struggle with.
  3. Print the pictures out and attach them to the board or upload them into the attached grid, one in each box. Make sure to have an even amount of each emotion on each board placed in various places so no two boards look the same.
  4. Print and cut out an extra copy of each face. Place the faces in a pile to be drawn out.
  5. Use small counters to place on the board to keep track of the emotions that have been drawn out. Use any small object if you do not have counters such as shells, small pebbles etc.
  6. Once you have all the pieces ready to go, you can start the game by drawing out one by one the faces cards and naming the emotion shown on the face. Place a marker on each of the faces that matches the card that was drawn out. The first to fill a row is the winner.

Contact us for results focused speech therapy

Ashleigh Fattah is a Speech Pathology Australia member and Speech Pathologist in Sydney. If you have speech pathology related questions, make an appointment. We‘ll provide you with simple and effective therapy targeted to your concerns. Contact us today.

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The neck carries the vital arteries transmitting blood to the brain, head and face. It also transmits the veins which drain the deoxygenated blood from the brain, head and face and return it to the right side of the heart. The neck also contains the cervical spinal cord, as well as some important cranial nerves. Some of these structures travel together in a fascial (connective tissue) sheath called the carotid sheath. The carotid sheath carries the common and internal carotid arteries, the internal jugular vein, the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X), some lymph nodes, carotid periarterial plexuses and the carotid sinus nerve.

Arterial Anatomy

The main artery in the neck is the common carotid artery, which divides at the upper border of the thyroid cartilage of the larynx (C4). The left common carotid artery branches directly off the aortic arch and extends into the neck. The right common carotid artery has a different initial course. It is a branch of the brachiocephalic trunk. The brachiocephalic trunk is the first branch of the aortic arch and it bifurcates into the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery. Both common carotid arteries ascend in the neck lying medially in the carotid sheath.

Near the bifurcation of the common carotid arteries, there are two important receptors, the carotid sinus and the carotid body. The carotid sinus is a baroreceptor which senses the pressure in the carotid artery system and transmits information to the brain about the blood pressure in order to maintain blood pressure homeostasis. It is located at the beginning of the internal carotid artery as a small dilatation. The carotid body is a small lump of tissue that lies on the medial side of the common carotid bifurcation. Its role is to monitor the levels of oxygen in the blood; it relays information about blood oxygen to the brain. In accordance with the changes sensed by the carotid body, the brain responds by changing the rate of breathing.

The internal carotid artery is the main supplier of blood to the brain. It arises from the common carotid artery in the neck, and courses posterior to the external carotid artery. The internal carotid artery does give off any branches in the neck. It ascends into the cranial cavity through the carotid canals in the petrous part of the temporal bone.

The external carotid artery is the other branch of the common carotid artery after it bifurcates at the upper border of the thyroid cartilage. It lies anterior to the internal carotid artery. It ascends in the neck and enters the parotid gland on the face, where it divides into the maxillary artery and the superficial temporal arteries. The external carotid supplies parts of the neck, face and scalp primarily. However, the middle meningeal artery is a branch which supplies the dura mater; the tough, outer meningeal covering of the brain. Unlike the internal carotid artery, the external carotid gives off a number of branches in the neck. Close to the bifurcation, the superior thyroid artery branches from the external carotid. It travels in an antero-inferior direction as it descends to supply the thyroid gland. The superior laryngeal artery branches off the superior thyroid artery and supplies blood to the larynx. The superior thyroid artery also supplies blood to a number of neck muscles.

Another branch which arises close to the bifurcation is the ascending pharyngeal artery. It arises from the posterior aspect of the external carotid artery and courses upwards between the internal and external carotid arteries on the pharynx (throat), which it supplies. It also supplies blood to the deep prevertebral muscles and parts of the middle ear.

The next branch from the external carotid artery is the lingual artery, which arises close to the middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle. It supplies blood to parts of the tongue, and gives rise to the sublingual artery and the deep lingual artery. From its origin, it passes upwards and anteriorly. It travels deep to the hypoglossal nerve (the twelfth cranial nerve) for part of its course.

The facial artery is an anterior branch of the external carotid artery. It usually arises above the lingual artery, but in some people, these arteries share a common origin. The facial artery gives off two important branches in the neck; the ascending palatine artery and the tonsillar artery, which supply the tonsils, the soft palate and nearby structures. It then travels underneath muscles in the upper neck and lower jaw, and pierces the submandibular salivary gland, which it supplies. It travels along the floor of the mouth, giving off the submental artery. It then passes over the body of the mandible and enters the face, where it supplies the muscles of facial expression.

The occipital branch arises from the external carotid artery at almost the same level as the facial artery; except it arises from the posterior aspect. It courses posteriorly, crossing the anterior aspect of the internal carotid artery and courses close to the posterior belly of the digastric muscle for part of its course. It ascends towards the head and passes in a space between the transverse process of C1 and the mastoid process of the temporal bone. It gives off branches to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the auricle, mastoid process and the occipital bone.

The next branch is the small posterior auricular artery. It ascends in a posterior direction and travels underneath the parotid salivary gland towards the ear, where it then passes between the external acoustic meatus, auricle of the ear and the mastoid process. It supplies the parotid gland, some muscles and the auricle.

The two terminal branches of the external carotid artery are the superficial temporal artery and the maxillary artery. The external artery travels to the parotid gland, where it bifurcates into the superficial temporal and maxillary arteries. From the parotid gland, the maxillary artery runs forward over the ramus of the mandible and enters a space known as the pterygopalatine fossa. The maxillary artery has a number of branches which supply deep facial structures. The superficial temporal artery ascends through the parotid gland and travels over the zygomatic arch and anterior to the auricle of the ear. It then divides into two branches, the frontal branch and the parietal branch.

Another important artery in the neck is the vertebral artery. The vertebral artery is a branch of the subclavian artery, which is the main artery to the upper limb. After branching from the subclavian artery, the vertebral artery travels upwards in a space between the scalene muscles and the longus capitis and longus colli muscles. It then enters the transverse foramen of C6 and then ascends through the transverse foramina of C6 all the way through to C1. From here, the vertebral artery passes through a groove on C1 and enters the cranium through the foramen magnum; through which the spinal cord passes. Once inside the cranium, the vertebral artery gives branches to the spinal cord, cerebellum and the medulla oblongata. At the pons of the brainstem, the two vertebral arteries unite to form the basilar artery, which supplies blood to the brain. The basilar artery is part of the Circle of Willis, which is an anastomosing network of vessels which ensure a constant blood supply to the brain.

Venous Anatomy

The largest vein in the neck is usually the internal jugular vein, which drains blood from the brain, neck muscles, face and organs of the neck. The internal jugular vein commences at the jugular foramen, and is the direct continuation of the sigmoid sinus, which is a large vein draining blood from the vein. The internal jugular vein then descends in the neck as part of the carotid sheath, where it lies laterally. It passes under the sternocleidomastoid muscle for part of its course. It unites with the subclavian vein to form the brachiocephalic vein. At the inferior end of the internal jugular vein there is a valve which prevents the retrograde flow of blood.

The drainage of other veins into the internal jugular vein is highly variable. Roughly at the level of the hyoid bone, the facial vein empties into the internal jugular vein. Prior to draining into the internal jugular vein, the facial vein often receives the superior thyroid vein and the lingual and sublingual vein. However, in other people, the lingual vein (which drains blood from the tongue) empties into the internal jugular vein at approximately the level where the lingual artery arises from the external carotid artery. A venous plexus exists on the wall of the pharynx, from which the pharyngeal vein emerges. The pharyngeal vein tends to empty into the internal jugular vein at approximately the level of the angle of the mandible. The internal jugular vein also receives the inferior and middle thyroid veins. The internal jugular vein terminates by uniting with the subclavian vein to form the brachiocephalic vein.

The other key vein in the neck is the external jugular vein. The external jugular vein forms close to the angle of the mandible and near the lowermost point of the auricle of the ear. It is formed by the union of the posterior auricular vein and the posterior division of the retromandibular vein. It passes diagonally across the sternocleidomastoid muscle. At the base of the neck, the external jugular vein receives the transverse cervical vein and the suprascapular vein. It also receives the anterior jugular vein, which begins usually at the level of the hyoid bone by the union of the superficial submandibular veins. It then descends quite superficially in the anterior neck and then travels laterally in the root of the neck to drain into the external jugular vein. The external jugular vein terminates by draining into the subclavian vein.

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The neck carries the vital arteries transmitting blood to the brain, head and face. It also transmits the veins which drain the deoxygenated blood from the brain, head and face and return it to the right side of the heart. The neck also contains the cervical spinal cord, as well as some important cranial nerves. Some of these structures travel together in a fascial (connective tissue) sheath called the carotid sheath. The carotid sheath carries the common and internal carotid arteries, the internal jugular vein, the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X), some lymph nodes, carotid periarterial plexuses and the carotid sinus nerve.

Arterial Anatomy

The main artery in the neck is the common carotid artery, which divides at the upper border of the thyroid cartilage of the larynx (C4). The left common carotid artery branches directly off the aortic arch and extends into the neck. The right common carotid artery has a different initial course. It is a branch of the brachiocephalic trunk. The brachiocephalic trunk is the first branch of the aortic arch and it bifurcates into the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery. Both common carotid arteries ascend in the neck lying medially in the carotid sheath.

Near the bifurcation of the common carotid arteries, there are two important receptors, the carotid sinus and the carotid body. The carotid sinus is a baroreceptor which senses the pressure in the carotid artery system and transmits information to the brain about the blood pressure in order to maintain blood pressure homeostasis. It is located at the beginning of the internal carotid artery as a small dilatation. The carotid body is a small lump of tissue that lies on the medial side of the common carotid bifurcation. Its role is to monitor the levels of oxygen in the blood; it relays information about blood oxygen to the brain. In accordance with the changes sensed by the carotid body, the brain responds by changing the rate of breathing.

The internal carotid artery is the main supplier of blood to the brain. It arises from the common carotid artery in the neck, and courses posterior to the external carotid artery. The internal carotid artery does give off any branches in the neck. It ascends into the cranial cavity through the carotid canals in the petrous part of the temporal bone.

The external carotid artery is the other branch of the common carotid artery after it bifurcates at the upper border of the thyroid cartilage. It lies anterior to the internal carotid artery. It ascends in the neck and enters the parotid gland on the face, where it divides into the maxillary artery and the superficial temporal arteries. The external carotid supplies parts of the neck, face and scalp primarily. However, the middle meningeal artery is a branch which supplies the dura mater; the tough, outer meningeal covering of the brain. Unlike the internal carotid artery, the external carotid gives off a number of branches in the neck. Close to the bifurcation, the superior thyroid artery branches from the external carotid. It travels in an antero-inferior direction as it descends to supply the thyroid gland. The superior laryngeal artery branches off the superior thyroid artery and supplies blood to the larynx. The superior thyroid artery also supplies blood to a number of neck muscles.

Another branch which arises close to the bifurcation is the ascending pharyngeal artery. It arises from the posterior aspect of the external carotid artery and courses upwards between the internal and external carotid arteries on the pharynx (throat), which it supplies. It also supplies blood to the deep prevertebral muscles and parts of the middle ear.

The next branch from the external carotid artery is the lingual artery, which arises close to the middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle. It supplies blood to parts of the tongue, and gives rise to the sublingual artery and the deep lingual artery. From its origin, it passes upwards and anteriorly. It travels deep to the hypoglossal nerve (the twelfth cranial nerve) for part of its course.

The facial artery is an anterior branch of the external carotid artery. It usually arises above the lingual artery, but in some people, these arteries share a common origin. The facial artery gives off two important branches in the neck; the ascending palatine artery and the tonsillar artery, which supply the tonsils, the soft palate and nearby structures. It then travels underneath muscles in the upper neck and lower jaw, and pierces the submandibular salivary gland, which it supplies. It travels along the floor of the mouth, giving off the submental artery. It then passes over the body of the mandible and enters the face, where it supplies the muscles of facial expression.

The occipital branch arises from the external carotid artery at almost the same level as the facial artery; except it arises from the posterior aspect. It courses posteriorly, crossing the anterior aspect of the internal carotid artery and courses close to the posterior belly of the digastric muscle for part of its course. It ascends towards the head and passes in a space between the transverse process of C1 and the mastoid process of the temporal bone. It gives off branches to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the auricle, mastoid process and the occipital bone.

The next branch is the small posterior auricular artery. It ascends in a posterior direction and travels underneath the parotid salivary gland towards the ear, where it then passes between the external acoustic meatus, auricle of the ear and the mastoid process. It supplies the parotid gland, some muscles and the auricle.

The two terminal branches of the external carotid artery are the superficial temporal artery and the maxillary artery. The external artery travels to the parotid gland, where it bifurcates into the superficial temporal and maxillary arteries. From the parotid gland, the maxillary artery runs forward over the ramus of the mandible and enters a space known as the pterygopalatine fossa. The maxillary artery has a number of branches which supply deep facial structures. The superficial temporal artery ascends through the parotid gland and travels over the zygomatic arch and anterior to the auricle of the ear. It then divides into two branches, the frontal branch and the parietal branch.

Another important artery in the neck is the vertebral artery. The vertebral artery is a branch of the subclavian artery, which is the main artery to the upper limb. After branching from the subclavian artery, the vertebral artery travels upwards in a space between the scalene muscles and the longus capitis and longus colli muscles. It then enters the transverse foramen of C6 and then ascends through the transverse foramina of C6 all the way through to C1. From here, the vertebral artery passes through a groove on C1 and enters the cranium through the foramen magnum; through which the spinal cord passes. Once inside the cranium, the vertebral artery gives branches to the spinal cord, cerebellum and the medulla oblongata. At the pons of the brainstem, the two vertebral arteries unite to form the basilar artery, which supplies blood to the brain. The basilar artery is part of the Circle of Willis, which is an anastomosing network of vessels which ensure a constant blood supply to the brain.

Venous Anatomy

The largest vein in the neck is usually the internal jugular vein, which drains blood from the brain, neck muscles, face and organs of the neck. The internal jugular vein commences at the jugular foramen, and is the direct continuation of the sigmoid sinus, which is a large vein draining blood from the vein. The internal jugular vein then descends in the neck as part of the carotid sheath, where it lies laterally. It passes under the sternocleidomastoid muscle for part of its course. It unites with the subclavian vein to form the brachiocephalic vein. At the inferior end of the internal jugular vein there is a valve which prevents the retrograde flow of blood.

The drainage of other veins into the internal jugular vein is highly variable. Roughly at the level of the hyoid bone, the facial vein empties into the internal jugular vein. Prior to draining into the internal jugular vein, the facial vein often receives the superior thyroid vein and the lingual and sublingual vein. However, in other people, the lingual vein (which drains blood from the tongue) empties into the internal jugular vein at approximately the level where the lingual artery arises from the external carotid artery. A venous plexus exists on the wall of the pharynx, from which the pharyngeal vein emerges. The pharyngeal vein tends to empty into the internal jugular vein at approximately the level of the angle of the mandible. The internal jugular vein also receives the inferior and middle thyroid veins. The internal jugular vein terminates by uniting with the subclavian vein to form the brachiocephalic vein.

The other key vein in the neck is the external jugular vein. The external jugular vein forms close to the angle of the mandible and near the lowermost point of the auricle of the ear. It is formed by the union of the posterior auricular vein and the posterior division of the retromandibular vein. It passes diagonally across the sternocleidomastoid muscle. At the base of the neck, the external jugular vein receives the transverse cervical vein and the suprascapular vein. It also receives the anterior jugular vein, which begins usually at the level of the hyoid bone by the union of the superficial submandibular veins. It then descends quite superficially in the anterior neck and then travels laterally in the root of the neck to drain into the external jugular vein. The external jugular vein terminates by draining into the subclavian vein.

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