vena femoralis (Meaning)
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vena femoralis (n)
a vein that accompanies the femoral artery in the same sheath; a continuation of the popliteal vein; becomes the external iliac vein
Synonyms & Antonyms of vena femoralis
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vena femoralis Sentence Examples
- The vena femoralis is the main superficial vein of the thigh.
- The vena femoralis ascends through the femoral triangle of the thigh.
- The vena femoralis receives blood from the great saphenous vein and the lesser saphenous vein.
- The vena femoralis continues upward to become the external iliac vein.
- The vena femoralis is commonly used for vascular access in medical procedures.
- Thrombosis of the vena femoralis can lead to deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
- Compression of the vena femoralis can cause leg swelling and pain.
- Varicose veins in the vena femoralis can be treated with sclerotherapy or surgery.
- Ultrasound examination can visualize the vena femoralis and assess its flow characteristics.
- Interventional radiology procedures can be performed through the vena femoralis to treat vascular diseases.
FAQs About the word vena femoralis
a vein that accompanies the femoral artery in the same sheath; a continuation of the popliteal vein; becomes the external iliac vein
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The vena femoralis is the main superficial vein of the thigh.
The vena femoralis ascends through the femoral triangle of the thigh.
The vena femoralis receives blood from the great saphenous vein and the lesser saphenous vein.
The vena femoralis continues upward to become the external iliac vein.
