Primary Blood Vessels in the Lower Leg, Ankle and Foot

Question 1

Name the longest vein in the body:

Answer 1

The Great Saphenous Vein

Question 2

Where is the femoral vein located?

Answer 2

In the groin

Question 3

The femoral artery becomes which artery when it reaches the popliteal space?

Answer 3

the popliteal artery

Question 4

Where is the popliteal space?

Answer 4

Behind the patella (knee)

Question 5

Which vein joins the femoral artery in the groin?

Answer 5

The Great Saphenous Vein

Question 6

Where is the small saphenous vein positioned?

Answer 6

It starts behind the ankle joint and travels up the back of the leg.

Question 7

List the arteries of the leg:

Answer 7

Femoral artery
Anterior tibial artery
Posterior tibial artery

Question 8

List the veins of the leg:

Answer 8

Great saphenous vein
Small saphenous vein
Femoral vein

Question 9

Describe the structure of a vein:

Answer 9

Transport blood to the heart
Thin walls
Contains valves to prevent backflow

Question 10

Describe the structure of an artery:

Answer 10

Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
Thick walls 3 layers thick
Can withstand high pressure