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Anterior tibial veins
Introduction
Overview
Overview
In human anatomy, the anterior tibial vein of the lower limb carries blood from the anterior compartment of the leg to the popliteal vein which is forms when it joins with the posterior tibial vein.
Like most deep veins, the anterior tibial vein is accompanied by an artery of the same name, the anterior tibial artery, along its course.
Additional images
Additional images
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Anterior tibial artery and the muscles and bones of the leg – anterior view of right leg. -
Back of left lower extremity, showing surface markings for bones, vessels, and nerves.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]