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venae membri inferioris — [TA] veins of lower limb: veins that drain the thigh, leg, and foot, divided into superficial veins (those in the superficial fascia) and deep veins (those that accompany arteries). See also venae profundae membri inferioris and venae… … Medical dictionary
deep veins of lower limb — venae profundae membri inferioris … Medical dictionary
Vein — A blood vessel that carries blood low in oxygen content from the body back to the heart. The deoxygenated form of hemoglobin (deoxyhemoglobin) in venous blood makes it appear dark. Veins are part of the afferent wing of the circulatory system… … Medical dictionary
vena — SYN: vein. [L.] v. advehens, pl.venae advehentes collective term for a series of branching channels in the early embryo receiving blood from the umbilical and/or vitelline venous systems and passing the mixed blood to the sinusoids of the live … Medical dictionary
