GROSS ANATOMY OF THE LOWER LIMB(MASTERING VENOUS DRAINAGE PROCESS)

GROSS ANATOMY OF THE LOWER
LIMB(MASTERING VENOUS
DRAINAGE PROCESS)
what is the function of the vein of the lower limb? - ANSWERSthe vein of the lower limb
drain deoxygenated blood and return it to the heart.

The vein of the lower limb are divided into two, name them. - ANSWERSThe vein are
divided into the deep and superficial veins

what do you know about the deep veins of the lower limb? - ANSWERSthe deep veins
are located underneath the deep fascia of the lower limb and accompanying the major
arteries.

what do you know about the superficial veins of the lower limb? - ANSWERSthe
superficial veins are found in the subcutaneous tissue and eventually drain into the
deep vein.

why is the artery and vein of the deep vein is located in the same vascular sheath? -
ANSWERSThe artery and vein is located in the same vascular sheath so that the
arterial pulsations aid the venous return.

what is the main venous structure of the foot? - ANSWERSthe main venous structure of
the foot is the "dorsal venous arch which mostly drains into the superficial vein.

what happens to some of the veins of the dorsal venous arch that penetrate deep into
the leg? - ANSWERSThey form an anterior tibia vein.

The Plantar aspect of foot is form what? - ANSWERSthe medial and literal plantar veins
arises.

Plantar aspect of foot - ANSWERSrefers to the bottom of the foot

what happens when the medial and literal plantar veins arises? - ANSWERSthose veins
combine to form the posterior tibia and fibular veins.

what happens with the posterior tibia vein? - ANSWERSThe posterior tibial vein
accompanies the posterior tibial artery, entering the leg posteriorly to the medial
malleolus.