Question

Are the jugular vein and carotid artery present on both sides of the neck, or is one on the left side and the other on the right? Explain.

Answer 1

There are four jugular veins, two on each side of the neck.

1. Right internal jugular vein

2. Right external jugular vein

3. Left internal jugular vein

4. Left external jugular vein
There are two common carotid arteries present in the neck. They are situated one on each side.

1. Right common carotid artery

2. Left common carotid artery

Thus, the jugular vein and carotid artery present on both sides of the neck.