Fibular veins

Venae fibulares

  • Latin synonym: Venae peroneae
  • Synonym: Peroneal veins
  • Related terms: Fibular veins; Peroneal veins

Definition

The anterior tibial veins (vv. tibiales anteriores) are the upward continuation of the venæ comitantes of the dorsalis pedis artery. They leave the front of the leg by passing between the tibia and fibula, over the interosseous membrane, and unite with the posterior tibial, to form the popliteal vein.


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