Veins of the leg Flashcards
what are the two significant superficial veins of the leg?
The great and lesser saphenous veins
From what 3 tributaries does the great saphenous vein receive input before terminating?
- superficial curcumflex iliac vein
- superficial epigastric vein
- superficial/external pudendal
Where does the great saphenous vein terminate?
the femoral vein
which vein branches from the medial aspect of the dorsal venous arch?
The great saphenous vein
which vein branches from the lateral aspect of the dorsal venous arch?
the lesser saphenous vein
What structure does the great saphenous vein ascend along?
the saphenous nerve
what structure accompanies the lesser saphenous vein in its ascent along the posterior leg?
the sural nerve
where can the lesser saphenous vein terminate?
the popliteal vein in the popliteal fossa or great saphenous vein
What causes varicose veins? which veins are affected?
faulty valves, saphenous veins
Which vessel is used as a harvest tissue? (e.g. coronary bypass)
Great saphenous vein
What are 2 ways in which the femoral triangle is clinically significant?
- femoral hernias
2. aterial pressure point to restrict bleeding
what are the boundaries of the femoral triangle?
Inguinal ligament (superior), Sartorius (lateral) and adductor longus (medial)
What are the contents of the femoral triangle?
femoral Nerve, femoral Artery, femoral Vein
femoral sheath
inguinal lymph nodes
What is the purpose of the femoral canal?
Allows the femoral vein room to expand with need.
What is the name of the opening of the femoral canal, through which inguinal hernias can occur?
the femoral ring
