Blood Vessels Flashcards
Where does the great saphenous vein originate from?
Dorsal Vein of Hallux.
Where does the small saphenous vein originate from?
Lateral end of the dorsal venous arch of the foot.
What is the topographical relation of the great saphenous vein to the medial
malleolus?
Passes anteriorly to the medial malleolus.
What is the topographical relation of the small saphenous vein to the lateral
malleolus?
The main trunk passes underneath, then posteriorly to lateral malleolus.
Where does the great saphenous vein empty into?
Femoral Vein
Where does the small saphenous vein empty into?
Popliteal Vein.
Where is the boundary between the external iliac artery and femoral artery?
Under the Inguinal Ligament.
Which of the femoral vessels (artery and vein) runs more medially in the femoral
trigone?
Femoral Vein.
Which part of the subinguinal space does the femoral artery pass through?
Lacuna Vasculorum.
Name the continuation of the anterior tibial artery on the back of the foot.
Dorsalis Pedis Artery.
Name the end branches of the posterior tibial artery.
Medial Plantar Arteries.
Where are the arterial pulse points of the lower limb?
Femoral, Popliteal, Posterior Tibial and Dorsalis Pedis.
