Vena Tibialis (Noun)
Meaning
Veins of the lower leg; empty into the popliteal vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The vena tibialis is a superficial vein of the lower leg that empties into the popliteal vein behind the knee.
- The vena tibialis is formed by the union of the medial and lateral superficial veins of the lower leg.
- In the lower leg, the vena tibialis is one of the superficial veins that drain into the popliteal vein.
- The vena tibialis is a significant vein in the lower leg that collects blood from the superficial tissues and empties into the popliteal vein.
- The vena tibialis is a superficial vein of the lower leg that ascends to empty into the popliteal vein near the knee joint.