Vena Genus (Noun)
Meaning
Veins that drain blood from structures around the knee; empty into the popliteal vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The great saphenous and small saphenous veins do not belong to the genu group of the vena genus, although they do drain into the popliteal vein surrounding the knee.
- The middle genu veins and inferior genu veins are branches of the vena genus, located at the junction of the femur, fibula, and tibia below the knee.
- These middle genu veins and inferior genu veins act as main vena genus, providing venous drainage around the knee ligaments.
- Superior and middle genu veins join into the genicular venous trunk which is considered part of the overall popliteal venous system and the vena genus.
- The superior and inferior parts of vena genus provide the critical function of draining venous blood from around the knee, joining to form the popliteal vein.