Superficial Vessels And Structures Of Leg Flashcards
1
Q
The strong fascia surrounding the leg is called?
A
Crural fascia
2
Q
What 3 nerves are found superficially on the leg?
A
Sural nerve
superficial fibular nerve
saphenous nerve
3
Q
What veins are found superficially on the leg?
A
Great saphenous
small saphenous
4
Q
The ____ ______ _____ drains blood from the foot and medial joins the great saphenous vein.
A
dorsal venous arch
5
Q
Laterally, the dorsal venous arch drains into the _____ on the _____ midline of the leg
A
small saphenous vein
posterior
6
Q
The small saphenous vein drains into the _____ in the popliteal fosaa
A
popliteal vein
7
Q
In the distal half of the leg, the small saphenous vein courses with which nerve?
A
sural nerve
8
Q
Which two nerves form the sural cutaneous nerve?
A
lateral sural cutaneous nerve
medial sural cutaneous nerve
