Veins in the inguinal region Flashcards
Where does the lymphatic drainage of the lower extremity converge?
converges on superficial and deep inguinal lymph nodes,
What does the superficial and deep inguinal nodes drain besides the lower extremity?
anterior abdominal wall below the umbilicus
What are the superficial veins in the inguinal region?
external pudendal V inferior epigastric V superficial circumflex iliac V anterior femoral cutaneous V great saphenous vein
What vein drain the medial part of the inguinal region?
external pudendal V
What vein drain the Superior part of the inguinal region?
inferior epigastric V
What vein drain the lateral part of the inguinal region?
superficial circumflex iliac V
What vein drain the inferior part of the inguinal region?
anterior femoral cutaneous V
great saphenous vein
Where does all the superficial veins of the inguinal region drain to?
femoral vein
through saphenous opening in the fascia lata