Anatomy

Popliteal Vein

The vein formed by the union of the anterior and posterior tibial veins; it courses through the popliteal space and becomes the femoral vein.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The vein formed by the union of the anterior and posterior tibial veins; it courses through the popliteal space and becomes the femoral vein.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Popliteal Veins
  • Vein, Popliteal
  • Veins, Popliteal

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A07w.015w.908w.641w

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NLM Classification

WG 625.P6

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Popliteal Vein. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011152. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011152
  2. Popliteal Vein. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popliteal_vein
  3. Popliteal Vein. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2746562