Perforating Vein (Noun)
Meaning
Veins that accompany the perforating arteries; drain leg muscles; empty into the deep femoral vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The perforating vein is a vital part of the venous system in the leg, allowing for the drainage of blood from the muscles.
- Perforating veins play a crucial role in preventing varicose veins by providing an alternative pathway for blood to flow from the superficial to the deep veins.
- In the lower leg, the perforating vein is responsible for draining the muscles of the calf and emptying into the deep femoral vein.
- The perforating vein is a site of interest for surgeons performing vein harvesting procedures for coronary artery bypass grafting.
- Dysfunction of the perforating vein can lead to chronic venous insufficiency, resulting in symptoms such as swelling and pain in the affected leg.