The Anthromica Library
The human body one structure at a time. Every page has a 3D model you can turn, with its parts numbered on it, where it sits, what it does and what supplies it.
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- Anterior tibial veinsVenae tibiales anterioresPaired deep veins of the front of the leg that run with the anterior tibial artery up to the popliteal fossa.
- Deep femoral veinVena profunda femorisA large deep vein of the thigh that follows the deep femoral artery and empties into the femoral vein below the groin.
- Femoral veinVena femoralisThe main deep vein of the thigh, running from the adductor hiatus up to the inguinal ligament beside the femoral artery.
- Genicular veinsVenae genicularesVeins around the knee that accompany the genicular arteries and drain the joint and its surroundings into the popliteal vein.
- Lateral circumflex femoral veinsVenae circumflexae femoris lateralesPaired veins in the upper front of the thigh that accompany the lateral circumflex femoral artery and drain the muscles around the hip.
- Medial circumflex femoral veinsVenae circumflexae medialesPaired deep veins of the upper thigh that travel with the medial circumflex femoral artery around the back of the femur.
- Perforating veinsVenae perforantesShort valved veins that pierce the deep fascia of the lower limb to carry blood from the superficial veins into the deep veins.
- Popliteal veinVena popliteaThe deep vein behind the knee, formed by the tibial veins and continuing upwards as the femoral vein.
- Superficial epigastric veinVena epigastrica superficialisA superficial vein of the lower abdominal wall that runs down to the groin to join the great saphenous system.