Lower Limb - Veins Flashcards
1
Q
deep veins of lower limb
A
same as arteries
2
Q
what do the deep veins of the lower limb drain into?
A
femoral vein
3
Q
superficial veins of lower limb
A
1) great saphenous vein
2) small saphenous vein
4
Q
F: great saphenous vein
A
collect from medial side of leg and drain into femoral vein (-> external iliac vein)
5
Q
F: small saphenous vein
A
collect from posterior side of leg and drain into popliteal vein -> femoral vein (-> external iliac vein)
6
Q
F: gluteal region veins
A
collect from gluteal region and drains into external iliac vein
7
Q
What gives rise to greater and smaller saphenous veins?
A
dorsal venous plexus
