Venous Drainage Flashcards
The two superficial veins in leg are
Great Saphenous Vein and Lesser Saphenous Vein
Where do the great saphenous vein and lesser saphenous vein begin
Dorsal Venous Arch ascending superiorly
The great saphenous vein drains into
Femoral Vein at Medial Aspect of Thigh
Which superficial vein ascends anterior to the medial malleolus of the tibia?
Great Saphenous Vein
Which vein ascends posterior to the lateral malleolus?
Small Saphenous Vein
Which superficial vein empties into the femoral vein?
Great Saphenous Vein
Which superficial vein empties into the popliteal vein?
Small Saphenous Vein
What prevents pooling of blood in legs
Valves in Saphenous Vein
The lymphatics in lower limb drain into which 3 groups of nodes
Superficial Inguinal
Deep Inguinal
popliteal
The lymphatics accompanying small saphenous vein drain into
Popliteal Lymph Nodes
Enlargement of inguinal lymph nodes can be caused by infection to any structure lying
Inferior to umbilicus
Anterior of knee dermatome is commonly supplied by
L3 Dermatome
Big toe is commonly supplied by which dermatome
L5
Little toe is commonly supplied by which dermatome
S1
