👉 Intrajugular refers to a region of the neck that is located between the clavicle and the sternocleidomastoid muscle. This area is often referred to as the "claw" because it resembles the claw on a crab or fish. The term "intrajugular" was coined by the German anatomist Carl Linnaeus in 1735, although the specific term was not recognized until 20th century. The intrajugular