Deep vein of the thigh

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Deep vein of the thigh
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Veins of the leg, with deep femoral vein near top.
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Cross-section through the middle of the thigh. (Deep femoral artery and vein labeled at center top.)
Details
Drains tofemoral vein
Arteryprofunda femoris artery
Identifiers
Latinvena profunda femoris
TA98A12.3.11.024
TA25070
FMA51041
Anatomical terminology

The profunda femoris vein, (or deep femoral vein) is a large deep vein in the thigh. It receives blood from the inner thigh and proceeds superiorly and medially running alongside the profunda femoris artery to join with the femoral vein approximately at the level of the inferior-most portion of the ischial tuberosity.[1]

Function[]

The deep vein of the thigh drains the inner thigh.[2] It contributes the largest volume of blood entering the femoral vein.[1]

Clinical significance[]

The deep vein of the thigh is commonly affected by phlebitis which can be a dangerous condition in the case of a thrombus, or blood clot, forming, as the thrombus may dislodge and travel to the lungs, causing pulmonary embolism. This[clarification needed] is a possible complication of immobility due to excessive bed rest following a surgery or disability, an excessively sedentary lifestyle or hereditary dispositions such as the factor V Leiden mutation.[3][better source needed]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Grabowski, Sandra R.; Tortora, Gerard (2003). "21". In Roesch, Bonnie (ed.). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology Volume 4: Maintenance and Contitnuity of the Human Body (Textbook). 4 (10th ed.). New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. p. 748. ISBN 0-471-22934-2.
  2. ^ Repella, Tana L.; Lopez, Olga; Abraham, Cherrie Z.; Azarbal, Amir F.; Liem, Timothy K.; Mitchell, Erica L.; Landry, Gregory J.; Moneta, Gregory L.; Jung, Enjae (September 1, 2018). "Characterization of profunda femoris vein thrombosis". Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. 6 (5): 585–591. doi:10.1016/j.jvsv.2018.01.012. ISSN 2213-333X. PMID 29681458.
  3. ^ Diamond, Marion (Fall 2005). Integrative Biology 131: Lecture 17: Blood-Vascular System (Filmed Lecture). Berkeley, California: University of California, Berkeley. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021.


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