Superficial Veins Of Lower Limb

Question 1

Most important cutaneous veins

Answer 1

Great saphenous vein

Lesser saphenous vein

Question 2

The great and lesser saphenous veins communicate with 2 deep veins

Answer 2

Anterior and posterior tibial veins

Question 3

Communication between great and lesser saphenous veins and anterior and posterior tibial veins occurs via

Answer 3

Perforating veins

Question 4

Great saphenous vein arises from

Answer 4

Medial aspect of dorsal venous arch of foot

Question 5

Great saphenous vein passes superiorly in front of

Answer 5

Medial malleolus

Question 6

Great saphenous vein is accompanied by

Answer 6

Saphenous nerve

Question 7

Great saphenous vein passes through

Answer 7

Saphenous opening of fascia Lata

Question 8

Great saphenous vein receives three tributaries :

Answer 8

1. Superficial circumflex iliac vein
2. Superficial epigastric vein
3. Superficial pudendal

Question 9

Great saphenous vein terminates at

Answer 9

Femoral vein

Question 10

Lesser saphenous vein arises from

Answer 10

Lateral aspect of dorsal venous arch

Question 11

Lesser saphenous vein ascends behind

Answer 11

Lateral malleolus

Question 12

Lesser saphenous vein is accompanied by

Answer 12

Sural nerve

Question 13

Lesser saphenous vein normally terminates at

Answer 13

Popliteal vein in popliteal fossa

Question 14

Lesser saphenous vein follows lateral border of

Answer 14

Tendon calcaneus