Lower Limb - Venous Drainage (1)

Question 1

Name the superficial veins of the lower limb.

Answer 1

Great Saphenous and Small Saphenous.

Question 2

Which veins unite to form the great saphenous vein?

Answer 2

The dorsal venous arch and the dorsal vein of the great toe.

Question 3

Describe the course of the great saphenous vein at its proximal terminus.

Answer 3

The great saphenous vein travels superficial to the deep fascia (fascia lata), then traverses the saphenous opening in the fascia lata, and here it empties into the femoral vein.

Question 4

Which veins unite to form the small saphenous vein?

Answer 4

The dorsal venous arch and the dorsal vein of the little toe (the lateral marginal vein).

Question 5

Describe the course of the small saphenous vein, from its origin to its proximal terminus.

Answer 5

The small saphenous vein ascends posterior to the lateral malleolus. It then ascends posteriorly, between the heads of gastrocnemius. It then traverses the deep fascia, and empties into the popliteal vein in the popliteal fossa.

Question 6

Name the major deep veins of the lower limb.

Answer 6

Anterior tibial vein
Posterior tibial vein –> Popliteal vein –> Femoral vein
Deep vein of thigh –> Femoral vein