Deep femoral vein

Vena profunda femoris

  • Synonym: Profunda femoris vein; Deep vein of thigh
  • Related terms: Profunda femoris vein; Deep vein of thigh

Definition

The Deep Femoral Vein (v. profunda femoris) receives tributaries corresponding to the perforating branches of the profunda artery, and through these establishes communications with the popliteal vein below and the inferior gluteal vein above. It also receives the medial and lateral femoral circumflex veins.


Comparative anatomy in animals

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