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of or relating to or near the femur or thigh
Definition that contains femoral
- popliteal artery a continuation of the femoral artery that branches to supply the legs and feet
- vena femoralis a vein that accompanies the femoral artery in the same sheath; a continuation of the popliteal vein; becomes the external iliac vein
- femoral vein a vein that accompanies the femoral artery in the same sheath; a continuation of the popliteal vein; becomes the external iliac vein
- nervus saphenus a branch of the femoral nerve that supplies cutaneous branches to the inner aspect of the leg and foot
- external iliac artery the outer branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body; becomes the femoral artery
- popliteal vein a vein arising in the knee and ascending to become the femoral vein
- vena perforantis veins that accompany the perforating arteries; drain leg muscles; empty into the deep femoral vein
- great saphenous vein the longest vein in the body; runs from foot to the groin where it joins the femoral vein
- perforating vein veins that accompany the perforating arteries; drain leg muscles; empty into the deep femoral vein
- external iliac vein a continuation of the femoral vein; unites with the internal iliac vein to form the common iliac vein