vena poplitea (Meaning)
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vena poplitea (n)
a vein arising in the knee and ascending to become the femoral vein
Synonyms & Antonyms of vena poplitea
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vena poplitea Sentence Examples
- The vena poplitea is the main vein draining the posterior aspect of the knee joint.
- Thrombosis of the vena poplitea can lead to pulmonary embolism.
- Varicose veins in the vena poplitea can cause pain and swelling.
- Trauma to the knee can damage the vena poplitea.
- Ligation of the vena poplitea is sometimes necessary to treat venous insufficiency.
- Angiography of the vena poplitea can help diagnose deep vein thrombosis.
- Ultrasonography of the vena poplitea can assess venous flow and identify abnormalities.
- The vena poplitea is accompanied by the popliteal artery and the tibial and common fibular nerves.
- Compression stockings can help prevent blood clots in the vena poplitea.
- Exercise and elevation of the legs can promote venous return in the vena poplitea.
FAQs About the word vena poplitea
a vein arising in the knee and ascending to become the femoral vein
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No antonyms found.
The vena poplitea is the main vein draining the posterior aspect of the knee joint.
Thrombosis of the vena poplitea can lead to pulmonary embolism.
Varicose veins in the vena poplitea can cause pain and swelling.
Trauma to the knee can damage the vena poplitea.
