From the periphery, deep structures of the leg are first drained by the dorsal venous arch of the foot. This arch drains the foot then gives rise to the anterior tibial, posterior tibial, and fibular/peroneal veins. These three drain the leg and unite into the popliteal vein at the posteri...
Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Switch tonew thesaurus Noun1.vein- a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart; "all veins except the pulmonary vein carry ...
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What is the purpose of the tricuspid valve? What are the valves of the venous system? What is their function? Why is it more important for leg veins to have valves than it is for neck veins to have valves? What valve separates the aorta from the heart? What is the importance of ...
However, over time our vein valves can malfunction and become worn out. This causes some blood to flow backwards and pool in the veins, which causes the bulging that is characteristic of varicose veins. The diagram below explains this effect visually. ...