The popliteal vein is a vein of the lower limb. It is formed from the anterior tibial vein and the posterior tibial vein. It travels medial to the popliteal artery, and becomes the femoral vein. It drains blood from the leg. It can be assessed using medical ultrasound. It can be affected by popliteal vein entrapment.

2023年4月19日 · Popliteal vein thrombosis is a blood clot that affects your popliteal vein. It can be life threatening. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

2023年5月25日 · The popliteal vein is a deep vein of the leg. It drains blood away from the leg into the femoral vein, which drains blood to the inferior vena cava to return to the right atrium of the heart. The deep veins contain valves just like the superficial veins of the body.

2023年2月9日 · The popliteal vein is a component of the deep venous system of the lower limb. It forms from the peroneal, posterior tibial and anterior tibial veins and ascends through the popliteal fossa to the adductor hiatus alongside the popliteal artery where it becomes the femoral vein 1.

2024年4月28日 · The popliteal vein is a critical component of the venous system in the legs, playing an important role in the circulation of blood back to the heart. Understanding its function and the common issues associated with it is essential for diagnosing and treating vascular conditions effectively.

2023年8月8日 · The popliteal vein is located posterior to the knee in the popliteal region that is a major route for venous return from the lower leg. The vein forms from the combination of the anterior and posterior tibial vein at the border of the popliteal artery.

2023年2月20日 · Popliteal vein thrombosis involves a clot in the vein behind your knee. This is dangerous because the clot can dislodge and go to the lungs. The blood clot in the popliteal vein is diagnosed most commonly with ultrasound.

2025年1月23日 · The popliteal vein is a deep vein located in the lower limb, specifically in the popliteal fossa, which is the area behind the knee joint. It is formed by the confluence of the anterior and posterior tibial veins and the fibular (peroneal) veins.[6]

2021年4月14日 · Detailed Anatomy of Popliteal Vein. The popliteal vein originates from the posterior and anterior tibial veins and rises through the popliteal fossa to the gap in the Adductor Magnus alongside the popliteal artery, where it merges with the femoral vein.

2023年8月8日 · The popliteal vein is located posterior to the knee in the popliteal region that is a major route for venous return from the lower leg. The vein forms from the combination of the anterior and posterior tibial vein at the border of the popliteal artery. The vein is found in the popliteal fossa on the posterior aspect of the knee.