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The vein located behind the knee is primarily the popliteal vein. It is formed by the convergence of the anterior and posterior tibial veins and is responsible for draining blood from the lower leg. The popliteal vein runs through the popliteal fossa, the shallow depression located at the back of the knee joint.
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What does popliteal mean?
It's the area behind the knee. It's where your popliteal artery is.
Where is popliteal artery located at?
The popliteal vein course runs alongside the popliteal artery but carries the blood from the knee joint and muscles in the thigh and calf back to the heart.
Where is the popliteal artery locatd?
the popliteal artery is located in the knee, behind the kneecap
Where is the Popliteal artery located?
Behind the knee
Trace blood from left knee to heart?
1.left knee 2.left popliteal vein 3. external iliac vein 4. common iliac vein 5. inferior vena cava 6. heart
What pulse is felt behind the knee?
The popliteal pulse is felt behind the knee.
Does the popliteal vein circle in front of the knee?
No - it runs up the back of the knee and provides blood to the thigh and calf.
Is the popliteal region behind the knee?
Yes, the popliteal region is the area behind the knee.
Is there a multiple choise question for jugular vein?
Which of the following is a jugular vein? 1. The knee cap 2. The jugular vein 3. The hair 4. Left arm
Does it hurt when you tear your ACL?
Your Patellea (that would be your knee!) behind the knee? inside the knee?
What vessels drains blood from the lower leg?
The main vessels that drain blood from the lower leg are the popliteal vein, which originates behind the knee, and the tibial veins, which run alongside the tibia bone in the lower leg. These veins eventually merge into larger vessels and return blood to the heart.
Does the hamstring cross the knee joint?
Yes. from behind. (They flex the knee.)
