Femoral Vein

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Great Saphenous Vein
Popliteal Vein

  • continuation of Popliteal Vein
  • enters thigh through opening in adductor magnus
  • ascends through thigh lying 
    1. first on lateral side of artery
    2. then posterior
    3. then on medial side
  • leaves thigh in intermediates compartment of femoral sheath
  • passes behind inguinal ligament to become External Iliac Vein

Tributaries

 

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