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Superior thyroid vein

The superior thyroid vein (Latin: vena thyroidea superior) is a blood vessel that originates from the glandular venous plexus of the thyroid. The superior thyroid vein emerges from the superior part of the thyroid, ascends along the lateral border of the thyroid to the carotid sheath and drains into the internal jugular vein.

Veins of the head and neck, Superficial veins of the neck, Thyroid veins, Superior thyroid vein, Thyroid gland, Thyroid plexus, Tributaries of superior thyroid vein, Anterior view
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The two main tributaries of the superior thyroid vein are the superior laryngeal vein, and the cricothyroid vein. The superior thyroid vein mainly collects venous blood from the thyroid gland and the larynx.