anterior tibial vein

venae tibiales anteriores

A vein of the lower limb that carries blood from the anterior compartment of the leg to the popliteal vein which is forms when it joins with the posterior tibial vein. Like most deep veins, the anterior tibial vein is accompanied by an artery of the same name, the anterior tibial artery, along its course. [WP,unvetted].

Type Vessel
Latin Name venae tibiales anteriores
FMA ID 44331

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the anterior tibial vein?
A vein of the lower limb that carries blood from the anterior compartment of the leg to the popliteal vein which is forms when it joins with the posterior tibial vein. Like most deep veins, the anterior tibial vein is accompanied by an artery of the same name, the anterior tibial artery, along its c
What is the Latin name for the anterior tibial vein?
The Latin name for the anterior tibial vein is venae tibiales anteriores.

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