Femoral Vein (Noun)
Meaning
A vein that accompanies the femoral artery in the same sheath; a continuation of the popliteal vein; becomes the external iliac vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The sonographer carefully examined the images to identify the femoral vein and its surrounding structures.
- Complications may arise if a catheter or other device punctures the femoral vein during insertion.
- As the anatomist dissected the specimen, the femoral vein was found closely associated with the femoral artery.
- In individuals with a deep vein thrombosis, the femoral vein is one area that often requires close examination.
- Surgical dissection in the inguinal region revealed the femoral vein, which continued as the external iliac vein.