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Examining the Jugular Venous Pressure 

Examining the jugular venous pressure (JVP) involves observing the internal jugular vein pulsations to estimate right atrial pressure, typically with the patient reclined at 45°.

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Anatomy Visible in the Medical Illustration Includes:

jugular vein, STJ, sternocleidomatsoid, subclavian vein, vein, cephalic, patient, JVP, venous pressure.

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Joanna Culley