Fibular veins
In anatomy, the fibular veins (also known as the peroneal veins) are accompanying veins (venae comitantes) of the fibular artery.[1][2]
| Fibular veins | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Drains to | posterior tibial |
| Artery | peroneal artery |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | venae fibulares |
| TA | A12.3.11.033 |
| FMA | 21246 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Structure
The fibular veins are deep veins that help carry blood from the lateral compartment of the leg. They drain into the posterior tibial veins, which will in turn drain into the popliteal vein. The fibular veins accompany the fibular artery.
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See also
- Fibular artery
- Common fibular nerve
- Venae comitantes
Additional images
Cross-section through middle of leg.
Coronal plane (seen from medial side of lower leg) ultrasonography of deep vein thrombosis of the fibular veins, seen as hyperechoic content and only marginal blood flow.
References
- Oh, Geon. "Peroneal veins | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org". Radiopaedia. Retrieved 2020-03-24.
- http://www.memidex.com/fibular-vein. Missing or empty
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