The jugular vein is another possible site for venipuncture. It is located on the medial aspect of the ribs; the heart is used as the primary landmark for locating the jugular vein. The jugular ...

Anatomy. The (external) jugular vein is located superficially under the skin on both sides of the neck, running in a caudodorsal direction from dorsal aspect of the tympanum to the coelomic cavity.