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==Lower extremity deep veins==
 
==Lower extremity deep veins==

Latest revision as of 18:40, 15 March 2018


Lower extremity deep veins

Deep veins in the legs/lower extremities include:

Proximal veins

External iliac, internal iliac, common iliac, pelvic (gonadal, broad ligament), common femoral, superficial femoral, deep femoral (profunda), and popliteal veins. Also consider inferior vena cava.

Distal veins

Anterior tibial, posterior tibial, peroneal, gastrocnemius, and soleus veins.

Lower extremity superficial veins

Superficial veins in the legs/lower extremities include: greater saphenous and lesser saphenous veins.

Upper extremity deep veins

Deep veins in the arms/upper extremities include: radial, ulnar, brachial, axillary, and subclavian veins.

Upper extremity superficial veins

Superficial veins in the arms/upper extremities include: Digital, metacarpal, cephalic, basilic, and median veins.