VENOUS DRAINAGE OF LOWER LIMB

VENOUS DRAINAGE OF LOWER LIMB
Venous drainage of Lower Limbs-deep - ANSWERSExternal Illiac, femoral, Deep
femoral, popliteal, anterior tibial, posterior tibial, fibular

external illiac - ANSWERSCommon Illiac
Lower limb and hip

Popliteal - ANSWERSFemoral
Leg

Anterior Tibial - ANSWERSPopliteal
Vena comitantes drains the anterior leg and dorsal foot

Posterior - ANSWERSPopliteal
Vena comitantes drains the posterior leg, lateral leg, and plantar foot

Femoral - ANSWERSContinues as external illiac above the inguinal ligament
Lower limb
Lower Limb

Deep vein thrombrosis - ANSWERSBlood clot in a vein
Most common: calf& femoral region
Typically occurs in individuals with heart disease or those who are inactive or immobile.
May also be a complication in pregnancy.


Fibular - ANSWERSPosterior tibial
Vena comitantes drains the lateral leg