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jugular vein |
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jugular veinOne of two veins in the necks of vertebrates; they return blood from the head to the superior (or anterior) vena cava and thence to the heart. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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One arm was nearly severed by the giant fangs, and a great piece had been torn from his neck, exposing his jugular vein, which the cruel jaws had missed but by a miracle. The internal jugular vein had been cut through, with such violence, judging by the appearances, that the wound could not have been inflicted, in the act of suicide, by the hand of the deceased person. When the man was dead an examination disclosed the unmistakable marks of an animal's fangs deeply sunken into the jugular vein. |
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