fibular vein

set of peroneal veins

A vein that is tributary of the posterior tibial vein and drains blood from the lateral compartment of the leg.

النوع Bone
البنية الأم vein
الاسم اللاتيني set of peroneal veins
FMA ID 71587

الأسئلة الشائعة

What is the fibular vein?
The fibular vein is a vein that drains blood from the lateral compartment of the leg and serves as a tributary of the posterior tibial vein, contributing to venous return from the lower limb.
Where is the fibular vein located?
The fibular vein is located in the lateral compartment of the lower leg, running alongside the fibular artery near the fibula bone before joining the posterior tibial vein in the deep compartment.
What is the function of the fibular vein?
The fibular vein is involved in draining deoxygenated blood from the muscles and soft tissues of the lateral leg compartment, returning it to the deep venous system of the lower limb.
What conditions may be associated with the fibular vein?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower leg, venous insufficiency, or trauma to the lateral leg compartment may be associated with involvement of the fibular vein.
How is the fibular vein examined?
The fibular vein may be assessed through lower limb Doppler ultrasound, venography, or cross-sectional imaging such as CT or MRI of the leg, particularly in evaluation for deep vein thrombosis.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.