👉 The Athens veins are a network of arteries located in the neck region of the neck, supplying blood to the thyroid gland and surrounding tissues. These veins are named after the Greek city of Athens due to their anatomical location near the jugular vein. The main branches of the Athens veins include the inferior thyroid arteries and the ascending pharyngeal artery. They play a crucial role in maintaining blood supply to the thyroid gland and adjacent structures, particularly during neck surgeries or trauma cases.
