Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT)

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The lingual vein drains into which of the following veins?

External jugular vein
Brachiocephalic vein
Internal jugular vein
Facial vein

The correct answer is: Internal jugular vein

The lingual vein primarily drains into the internal jugular vein. This is significant because the internal jugular vein is responsible for collecting blood from the brain, face, and neck. The drainage of the lingual vein into this major venous system is essential for proper venous return from the tongue and the areas associated with it. The connection with the internal jugular vein ensures that deoxygenated blood from the lingual region, including the tongue, is efficiently transported back toward the heart. This feature plays a critical role in overall venous circulation from the head and neck regions.