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Profunda femoris vein
Introduction
Profunda femoris vein (or deep femoral vein) is a large deep vein in the thigh.
Its course runs along side of the profunda femoris artery and it drains into the femoral vein.
Additional images
Additional images
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Scheme of the femoral artery.
External links
External links
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