superficial iliac circumflex vein

superficial circumflex iliac vein

A vein that is tributary of the great saphenous vein and drains blood from the inguinal region and the anterior abdominal wall.

Tipo Bone
Estructura principal vein
Nombre latino superficial circumflex iliac vein
FMA ID 44319

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the superficial iliac circumflex vein?
The superficial iliac circumflex vein is a vein that drains blood from the inguinal region and the anterior abdominal wall, emptying into the great saphenous vein near the groin.
Where is the superficial iliac circumflex vein located?
The superficial iliac circumflex vein is located in the subcutaneous tissue of the upper thigh and lower abdominal wall, running toward the femoral triangle where it joins the great saphenous vein.
What is the function of the superficial iliac circumflex vein?
The superficial iliac circumflex vein is involved in collecting venous blood from the superficial tissues of the inguinal and lower abdominal regions, directing it into the saphenous venous system.
What conditions may be associated with the superficial iliac circumflex vein?
Varicose veins, superficial thrombophlebitis, or venous engorgement associated with lymph node swelling in the inguinal region may be associated with the superficial iliac circumflex vein.
How is the superficial iliac circumflex vein examined?
The superficial iliac circumflex vein may be assessed through clinical inspection of the groin region, duplex ultrasound mapping of saphenous tributaries, or imaging of the pelvis and upper thigh.

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