Tibial Vein (Noun)
Meaning
Veins of the lower leg; empty into the popliteal vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The tibial vein is a blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower leg to the popliteal vein.
- The tibial vein is one of the main veins of the lower leg, playing a crucial role in returning blood to the heart.
- In the lower leg, the tibial vein is responsible for draining blood from the muscles and skin into the popliteal vein.
- The tibial vein is formed by the union of the anterior and posterior tibial veins, which then empties into the popliteal vein.
- Damage to the tibial vein can lead to swelling and pain in the lower leg, as blood is unable to properly drain into the popliteal vein.